Serving 512 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Delaware Trail Elementary School 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 79% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Delaware Trail Elementary School serves the southwest part of Brownsburg, IN, covering an area of approximately 5.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Delaware Trail 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
Delaware Trail Elementary School's student population of 512 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
512 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Delaware Trail 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 Delaware Trail Elementary School is 0.59, which is more 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
#34 out of 1743 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-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 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.8%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Delaware Trail Elementary School's ranking?
Delaware Trail Elementary School is ranked #34 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Delaware Trail Elementary School often compared to?
Delaware Trail Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cardinal Elementary School, Eagle Elementary School, Brown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Delaware Trail Elementary School?
512 students attend Delaware Trail Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Delaware Trail Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Delaware Trail Elementary School?
Delaware Trail Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Delaware Trail Elementary School offer ?
Delaware Trail Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Delaware Trail Elementary School part of?
Delaware Trail Elementary School is part of Brownsburg Community School Corp School District.
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