Serving 456 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bainbridge Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 456 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Bainbridge Elementary School serves the southern part of Bainbridge, IN, encompassing an area of approximately 94.5 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edges of the attendance zone located up to 11.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bainbridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bainbridge Elementary School's student population of 456 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
456 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Bainbridge Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bainbridge Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#302 out of 1743 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
2%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
White
96%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.3%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bainbridge Elementary School's ranking?
Bainbridge Elementary School is ranked #302 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Bainbridge Elementary School often compared to?
Bainbridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cloverdale Elementary School, Central Elementary School, Tzouanakis Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Bainbridge Elementary School?
456 students attend Bainbridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Bainbridge Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bainbridge Elementary School?
Bainbridge Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bainbridge Elementary School offer ?
Bainbridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bainbridge Elementary School part of?
Bainbridge Elementary School is part of North Putnam Community Schools.
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