Charles Elementary School
Tel:
(765) 973-3441
- Charles Elementary School serves 526 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Charles Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 17:1.
School Overview
- Charles Elementary School's student population of 526 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 526 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
- Charles Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,762 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Charles Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #395 out of 1762 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 54% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 12% |
| Black | 7% | 12% |
| White | 69% | 69% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 15% | 5% |
| Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.51 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Richmond Community Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Charles Elementary School is Excel Center - Richmond (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Dennis Intermediate School (2.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Starr Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Richmond Starr Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 325 students
0.8 miles
301 N 19th St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3426 0.8 PK-4 325 - Richmond Vaile Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 295 students
0.8 miles
300 S 14th St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3433 0.8 PK-4 295 - Indianapolis Excel Center - Richmond Charter School
Grades: 10-12 | 283 students
1.1 miles
1215 S 'j' St
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 524-3734 1.1 10-12 283 - Richmond Richmond High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,280 student
1.7 miles
380 Hub Etchison Pky
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3424 1.7 9-12 1,280 - Richmond Fairview Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 309 students
2.1 miles
60 Nw 'l' St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3442 2.1 PK-4 309
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