Serving 307 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Paul C Garrison Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
307 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-84%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
4%
13%
White
76%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) 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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IN state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% IN state average).
How many students attend Paul C Garrison Elementary School?
307 students attend Paul C Garrison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Paul C Garrison Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paul C Garrison Elementary School?
Paul C Garrison Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Paul C Garrison Elementary School offer ?
Paul C Garrison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Paul C Garrison Elementary School part of?
Paul C Garrison Elementary School is part of Richmond Community Schools School District.
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