Serving 360 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lena Dunn 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 28% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than 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 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lena Dunn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Lena Dunn Elementary School's student population of 360 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
360 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lena Dunn 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 Lena Dunn Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#1377 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
47%
14%
Black
7%
13%
White
43%
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
77%
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 is Lena Dunn Elementary School's ranking?
Lena Dunn Elementary School is ranked #1377 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Lena Dunn Elementary School often compared to?
Lena Dunn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Helen Griffith Elementary School, Barr Reeve Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Lena Dunn Elementary School?
360 students attend Lena Dunn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Lena Dunn Elementary School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lena Dunn Elementary School?
Lena Dunn Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lena Dunn Elementary School offer ?
Lena Dunn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Lena Dunn Elementary School part of?
Lena Dunn Elementary School is part of Washington Community Schools School District.
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