Serving 532 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hershey Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 532 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in IN
Math Proficiency
: 73% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 68% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Hershey Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hershey Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Hershey Elementary School?
532 students attend Hershey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Hershey Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hershey Elementary School?
Hershey Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hershey Elementary School offer ?
Hershey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hershey Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 532 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 73% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 68% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
