Serving 336 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Needham Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 336 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in IN
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Needham Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Needham 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.
Needham Elementary School is ranked #405 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Needham Elementary School?
336 students attend Needham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Needham Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Needham Elementary School?
Needham Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Needham Elementary School offer ?
Needham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Needham Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 336 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
