Eldon Ready Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 56% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 37% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 49%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (19-20)
445 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)56%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)37%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)1%
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)23%
12%
Black
(19-20)41%
13%
White
(19-20)29%
67%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)6%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
58%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
11%
8%
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?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% IN state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% IN state average).
How many students attend Eldon Ready Elementary School?
445 students attend Eldon Ready Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Eldon Ready Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Eldon Ready Elementary School offer ?
Eldon Ready Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Eldon Ready Elementary School part of?
Eldon Ready Elementary School is part of Griffith Public Schools School District.
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