Serving 521 students in grades Kindergarten-6, North Decatur Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 62% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
North Decatur Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Decatur Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. 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?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend North Decatur Elementary School?
521 students attend North Decatur Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of North Decatur Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Decatur Elementary School?
North Decatur Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Decatur Elementary School offer ?
North Decatur Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is North Decatur Elementary School part of?
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