Serving 334 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elwood Haynes 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 is 15-19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Elwood Haynes Elementary School serves the southeastern part of Kokomo, IN, covering an area of approximately 3.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elwood Haynes Elementary School's student population of 334 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
334 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1954
School Rankings
Elwood Haynes Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elwood Haynes Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1525 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
6%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
29%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
47%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
18%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elwood Haynes Elementary School's ranking?
Elwood Haynes Elementary School is ranked #1525 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Elwood Haynes Elementary School often compared to?
Elwood Haynes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pettit Park 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 39% IN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Elwood Haynes Elementary School?
334 students attend Elwood Haynes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Elwood Haynes Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 18% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elwood Haynes Elementary School?
Elwood Haynes Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Elwood Haynes Elementary School offer ?
Elwood Haynes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elwood Haynes Elementary School part of?
Elwood Haynes Elementary School is part of Kokomo School Corporation School District.
In what neighborhood is Elwood Haynes Elementary School located?
Elwood Haynes Elementary School is located in the Markland Heights neighborhood of Kokomo, IN.
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