Serving 294 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hosford Park New Technical 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 was 35-39% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 73% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
294 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
18%
14%
Black
46%
13%
White
27%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% IN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% IN state average).
How many students attend Hosford Park New Technical Elementary School?
294 students attend Hosford Park New Technical Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Hosford Park New Technical Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hosford Park New Technical Elementary School?
Hosford Park New Technical Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hosford Park New Technical Elementary School offer ?
Hosford Park New Technical Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hosford Park New Technical Elementary School part of?
Hosford Park New Technical Elementary School is part of Lake Ridge New Technology Schools School District.
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