Serving 560 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Frank O'bannon 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 is 7% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (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 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 560 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frank O'bannon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Frank O'bannon Elementary School's student population of 560 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 58% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
560 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Frank O'bannon 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 Frank O'bannon Elementary School is 0.62, which is more 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
#1685 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
31%
14%
Black
52%
13%
White
14%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Frank O'bannon Elementary School's ranking?
Frank O'bannon Elementary School is ranked #1685 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Frank O'bannon Elementary School often compared to?
Frank O'bannon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas A Edison Elementary School, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Frank O'bannon Elementary School?
560 students attend Frank O'bannon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Frank O'bannon Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frank O'bannon Elementary School?
Frank O'bannon Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Frank O'bannon Elementary School offer ?
Frank O'bannon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Frank O'bannon Elementary School part of?
Frank O'bannon Elementary School is part of School City Of Hammond School District.
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