Serving 137 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Boswell 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 15-19% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
137 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1542 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
42%
14%
Black
n/a
13%
White
55%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boswell Elementary School's ranking?
Boswell Elementary School is ranked #1542 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Boswell Elementary School?
137 students attend Boswell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Boswell Elementary School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boswell Elementary School?
Boswell Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Boswell Elementary School offer ?
Boswell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Boswell Elementary School part of?
Boswell Elementary School is part of Benton Community School Corporation School District.
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