Serving 691 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Center Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 691 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Center Grove Elementary School serves a central area in Greenwood, IN, covering approximately 11.4 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 3 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Center Grove 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
Center Grove Elementary School's student population of 691 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
691 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Center Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Center Grove Elementary School is 0.35, 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
#74 out of 1743 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.9%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Knights
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Center Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Center Grove Elementary School is ranked #74 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Center Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Center Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maple Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Center Grove Elementary School?
691 students attend Center Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Center Grove Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Center Grove Elementary School?
Center Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Center Grove Elementary School offer ?
Center Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Center Grove Elementary School part of?
Center Grove Elementary School is part of Center Grove Community School Corp School District.
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