Serving 286 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, David Turnham Education Center ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
David Turnham Education Center 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
David Turnham Education Center's student population of 286 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
286 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
David Turnham Education Center ranks within the top 5% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of David Turnham Education Center is 0.40, 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
#73 out of 1755 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
26%
14%
Black
n/a
13%
White
73%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David Turnham Education Center's ranking?
David Turnham Education Center is ranked #73 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are David Turnham Education Center often compared to?
David Turnham Education Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Trail Elementary School, Nancy Hanks Elementary School, Chrisney Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% 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 David Turnham Education Center?
286 students attend David Turnham Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of David Turnham Education Center students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of David Turnham Education Center?
David Turnham Education Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does David Turnham Education Center offer ?
David Turnham Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is David Turnham Education Center part of?
David Turnham Education Center is part of North Spencer County Sch Corp School District.
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