Serving 864 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Covington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 864 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Covington Elementary School's student population of 864 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
864 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Covington Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Covington Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#1027 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
14%
13%
White
69%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
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 Covington Elementary School's ranking?
Covington Elementary School is ranked #1027 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Covington Elementary School often compared to?
Covington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deer Ridge Elementary School, Aboite Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Covington Elementary School?
864 students attend Covington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Covington Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Covington Elementary School?
Covington Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Covington Elementary School offer ?
Covington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Covington Elementary School part of?
Covington Elementary School is part of MSD Southwest Allen County Schls School District.
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