Serving 461 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Erskine 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 30-34% (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 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 461 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Erskine Elementary School serves the southern part of Anderson, IN, covering an area of approximately 6.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest distance to the edge of the attendance zone being about 2.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Erskine Elementary School's student population of 461 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
461 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
School Rankings
Erskine 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 Erskine Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#1359 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
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)
6-9%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Hispanic
14%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Black
21%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
White
49%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Two or more races
16%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.5%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-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 Erskine Elementary School's ranking?
Erskine Elementary School is ranked #1359 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Erskine Elementary School often compared to?
Erskine Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anderson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% 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 Erskine Elementary School?
461 students attend Erskine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Erskine Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 14% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Erskine Elementary School?
Erskine Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Erskine Elementary School offer ?
Erskine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Erskine Elementary School part of?
Erskine Elementary School is part of Anderson Community School Corp School District.
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