Serving 213 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ernie Pyle Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% 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-5
- Enrollment: 213 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ernie Pyle Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ernie Pyle Elementary School's student population of 213 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
213 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ernie Pyle Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ernie Pyle Elementary School is 0.06, 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
#1041 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
1%
13%
White
97%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ernie Pyle Elementary School's ranking?
Ernie Pyle Elementary School is ranked #1041 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Ernie Pyle Elementary School often compared to?
Ernie Pyle Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Van Duyn Elementary School, North Vermillion Elementary School, Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Ernie Pyle Elementary School?
213 students attend Ernie Pyle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Ernie Pyle Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ernie Pyle Elementary School?
Ernie Pyle Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ernie Pyle Elementary School offer ?
Ernie Pyle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ernie Pyle Elementary School part of?
Ernie Pyle Elementary School is part of South Vermillion Com Sch Corp School District.
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