Serving 145 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Dugger 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 was 65-69% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 80%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
145 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)65-69%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)70-74%
80%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
95%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% IN state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% IN state average).
How many students attend Dugger Elementary School?
145 students attend Dugger Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Dugger Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dugger Elementary School?
Dugger Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dugger Elementary School offer ?
Dugger Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Dugger Elementary School part of?
Dugger Elementary School is part of Northeast School Corporation School District.
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