Battell Elementary School serves 274 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Battell Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Indiana state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 274 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Battell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Battell Elementary School's student population of 274 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
274 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Battell Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Battell Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#1356 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
9%
13%
Black
13%
13%
White
66%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Battell Elementary School's ranking?
Battell Elementary School is ranked #1356 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Battell Elementary School?
274 students attend Battell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Battell Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Battell Elementary School?
Battell Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What grades does Battell Elementary School offer ?
Battell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Battell Elementary School part of?
Battell Elementary School is part of School City Of Mishawaka School District.
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