Charles Elementary School
Tel:
(765)973-3441
- Charles Elementary School serves 504 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Indiana state average of 31%.
School Overview
- Charles Elementary School's student population of 504 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 504 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Charles Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Charles Elementary School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.29. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
| Overall School Rank | #156 out of 1,767 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 54% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 12% |
| Black | 7% | 12% |
| White | 69% | 69% |
| Two or more races | 15% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.29 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 54% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Richmond Community s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 Test Intermediate School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Test Intermediate School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Richmond Test Intermediate School Grades: 5-8 | 675 students
0.5 miles
22 S 22nd
Richmond, IN 47374
(765)973-3412 0.5 5-8 675 - Richmond Starr Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 336 students
0.8 miles
301 N 19th St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765)973-3426 0.8 PK-4 336 - Richmond Vaile Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 316 students
0.8 miles
300 S 14th St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765)973-3433 0.8 PK-4 316 - Indianapolis Excel Center - Richmond Charter School
Grades: 11-12 | 294 students
1.1 miles
1215 S 'j' St
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317)524-3734 1.1 11-12 294 - Richmond Richmond High School Grades: 9-12 | 1342 students
1.7 miles
380 Hub Etchison Pky
Richmond, IN 47374
(765)973-3424 1.7 9-12 1342
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