Serving 464 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 464 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Math Proficiency: 51%
- Reading Proficiency: 37%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School's student population of 464 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
464 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)51%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)37%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
29%
14%
Black
23%
13%
White
42%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School often compared to?
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beiriger Elementary School, Southridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% 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 Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School?
464 students attend Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School?
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School offer ?
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School part of?
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School is part of Griffith Public Schools School District.
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