Serving 76 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pennville 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 was 60-69% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
76 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60-69%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
n/a
13%
White
96%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% IN state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% IN state average).
How many students attend Pennville Elementary School?
76 students attend Pennville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Pennville Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pennville Elementary School?
Pennville Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pennville Elementary School offer ?
Pennville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pennville Elementary School part of?
Pennville Elementary School is part of Jay School Corporation School District.
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