Serving 126 students in grades Prekindergarten, Carrie Gosch Pk Center 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 126 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24%
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carrie Gosch Pk Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Carrie Gosch Pk Center's student population of 126 students has declined by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
126 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Carrie Gosch Pk Center is 0.53, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-24%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)35-39%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
55%
14%
Black
41%
13%
White
2%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
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 schools are Carrie Gosch Pk Center often compared to?
Carrie Gosch Pk Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Harrison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% IN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% IN state average).
How many students attend Carrie Gosch Pk Center?
126 students attend Carrie Gosch Pk Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Carrie Gosch Pk Center students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carrie Gosch Pk Center?
Carrie Gosch Pk Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Carrie Gosch Pk Center offer ?
Carrie Gosch Pk Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Carrie Gosch Pk Center part of?
Carrie Gosch Pk Center is part of School City Of East Chicago School District.
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