Serving 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Davis Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Davis Park Elementary School serves the northern part of Terre Haute, IN, covering an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Parents can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes from the furthest edges of the attendance zone, which extends up to 1.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Davis Park Elementary School's student population of 325 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
325 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1903
School Calendar
School Motto
You can't hide our Dolphin Pride
School Rankings
Davis Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Davis Park Elementary School is 0.57, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1154 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
62%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.2%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Gray and Burgundy
School Mascot
Dolphin
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Davis Park Elementary School's ranking?
Davis Park Elementary School is ranked #1154 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Davis Park Elementary School often compared to?
Davis Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Terre Town Elementary School, Adelaide De Vaney Elementary School, Ouabache Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Davis Park Elementary School?
325 students attend Davis Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Davis Park Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Davis Park Elementary School?
Davis Park Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Davis Park Elementary School offer ?
Davis Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Davis Park Elementary School part of?
Davis Park Elementary School is part of Vigo County School Corp School District.
In what neighborhood is Davis Park Elementary School located?
Davis Park Elementary School is located in the Thompson Park neighborhood of Terre Haute, IN. There are 1 other public schools located in Thompson Park.
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