Serving 424 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Thorntown Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Thorntown Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thorntown Elementary School is 0.15, 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?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Thorntown Elementary School?
424 students attend Thorntown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Thorntown Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thorntown Elementary School?
Thorntown Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Thorntown Elementary School offer ?
Thorntown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Thorntown Elementary School part of?
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