Brandywine Elementary School serves 251 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Brandywine Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brandywine Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Brandywine Elementary School's student population of 251 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
251 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Brandywine Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Brandywine 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#134 out of 1755 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
43%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
5%
13%

Black
1%
13%

White
90%
66%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
42%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Brandywine Elementary School's ranking?
Brandywine Elementary School is ranked #134 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Brandywine Elementary School?
251 students attend Brandywine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Brandywine Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brandywine Elementary School?
Brandywine Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What grades does Brandywine Elementary School offer ?
Brandywine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Brandywine Elementary School part of?
Brandywine Elementary School is part of Southern Hancock County Community School Corporation School District.
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