Serving 263 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, South Elementary School Of Communications 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Elementary School Of Communications ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
South Elementary School Of Communications's student population of 263 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
263 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Elementary School Of Communications 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 South Elementary School Of Communications is 0.15, 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
#872 out of 1755 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
n/a
13%
White
92%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 South Elementary School Of Communications's ranking?
South Elementary School Of Communications is ranked #872 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are South Elementary School Of Communications often compared to?
South Elementary School Of Communicationsis often viewed alongside schools like Poston Road Elementary School 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 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend South Elementary School Of Communications?
263 students attend South Elementary School Of Communications.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of South Elementary School Of Communications students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Elementary School Of Communications?
South Elementary School Of Communications has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Elementary School Of Communications offer ?
South Elementary School Of Communications offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is South Elementary School Of Communications part of?
South Elementary School Of Communications is part of MSD Martinsville Schools School District.
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