Serving 344 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Durbin Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Durbin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
344 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#336 out of 1763 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
5%
13%
White
76%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 is Durbin Elementary School's ranking?
Durbin Elementary School is ranked #336 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Durbin Elementary School?
344 students attend Durbin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Durbin Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Durbin Elementary School?
Durbin Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Durbin Elementary School offer ?
Durbin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Durbin Elementary School part of?
Durbin Elementary School is part of Hamilton Southeastern Schools School District.
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