Serving 557 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Spencer Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 557 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Spencer Elementary School's student population of 557 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
557 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
Spencer Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spencer Elementary School is 0.12, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1355 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
n/a
13%
White
94%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Spencer Elementary School is ranked #1355 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Spencer Elementary School often compared to?
Spencer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mccormick's Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Spencer Elementary School?
557 students attend Spencer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Spencer Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spencer Elementary School?
Spencer Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Spencer Elementary School offer ?
Spencer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Spencer Elementary School part of?
Spencer Elementary School is part of Spencer-Owen Community Schools School District.
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