Serving 506 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ireland Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher 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 (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 506 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ireland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ireland Elementary School's student population of 506 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
506 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ireland Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ireland Elementary School 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
#24 out of 1763 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
1%
13%
White
92%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ireland Elementary School's ranking?
Ireland Elementary School is ranked #24 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Ireland Elementary School often compared to?
Ireland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Huntingburg Elementary School, Petersburg Elementary School, Winslow Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Ireland Elementary School?
506 students attend Ireland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Ireland Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ireland Elementary School?
Ireland Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ireland Elementary School offer ?
Ireland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ireland Elementary School part of?
Ireland Elementary School is part of Greater Jasper Consolidated Schs School District.
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