Serving 215 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Arcola School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arcola School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Arcola School's student population of 215 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
215 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Arcola School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arcola School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#73 out of 1755 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
n/a
13%
White
86%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arcola School's ranking?
Arcola School is ranked #73 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Arcola School?
215 students attend Arcola School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Arcola School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arcola School?
Arcola School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Arcola School offer ?
Arcola School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Arcola School part of?
Arcola School is part of Northwest Allen County Schools School District.
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