Serving 538 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Nora 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 27% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nora Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Nora Elementary School's student population of 538 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
538 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nora 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 Nora Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#1311 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
40%
14%
Black
31%
13%
White
19%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Nora Elementary School's ranking?
Nora Elementary School is ranked #1311 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Nora Elementary School often compared to?
Nora Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenbriar 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 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Nora Elementary School?
538 students attend Nora Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Nora Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nora Elementary School?
Nora Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nora Elementary School offer ?
Nora Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Nora Elementary School part of?
Nora Elementary School is part of MSD Washington Township School District.
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