William Tell Elementary School

1235 31st St
Tell City, IN 47586
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 769 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, William Tell 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 34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is equal to 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 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 769 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

School Overview

William Tell Elementary School's student population of 769 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
769 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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School Rankings

William Tell 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 William Tell Elementary School is 0.19, 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
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State Level (IN)
#931 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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34%
36%
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43%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
2%
14%
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Black
2%
13%
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White
90%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 William Tell Elementary School's ranking?
William Tell Elementary School is ranked #931 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are William Tell Elementary School often compared to?
William Tell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Perry Central Elementary School, Cannelton Elementary & High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend William Tell Elementary School?
769 students attend William Tell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of William Tell Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Tell Elementary School?
William Tell Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does William Tell Elementary School offer ?
William Tell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is William Tell Elementary School part of?
William Tell Elementary School is part of Tell City-Troy TWP School Corp School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 769 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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