Argos Community Elementary School

600 Yearick Ave
Argos, IN 46501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 310 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Argos Community Elementary School ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 310 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 50% in IN
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Argos Community Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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School Overview

Argos Community Elementary School's student population of 310 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
310 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Argos Community Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Argos Community Elementary School is 0.17, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IN)
#738 out of 1755 schools
(Top 50%)
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40-44%
36%
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40-44%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
14%
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Black
n/a
13%
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White
91%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.17
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Argos Community Elementary School's ranking?
Argos Community Elementary School is ranked #738 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Argos Community Elementary School often compared to?
Argos Community Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverside Intermediate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Argos Community Elementary School?
310 students attend Argos Community Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Argos Community Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Argos Community Elementary School?
Argos Community Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Argos Community Elementary School offer ?
Argos Community Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Argos Community Elementary School part of?
Argos Community Elementary School is part of Argos Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 310 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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