Serving 334 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Deming Early Learning Center 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19%
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14%
- Science Proficiency: 11-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deming Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Deming Early Learning Center's student population of 334 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 85% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Deming Early Learning Center is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
9%
13%
White
71%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Deming Early Learning Center often compared to?
Deming Early Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Ouabache Elementary School, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Deming Early Learning Center?
334 students attend Deming Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Deming Early Learning Center students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deming Early Learning Center?
Deming Early Learning Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Deming Early Learning Center offer ?
Deming Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Deming Early Learning Center part of?
Deming Early Learning Center is part of Vigo County School Corp School District.
In what neighborhood is Deming Early Learning Center located?
Deming Early Learning Center is located in the Spencer Park neighborhood of Terre Haute, IN.
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