Erskine Elementary School
Rank
: 2/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(765) 641-2099
Erskine Elementary School serves 639 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Erskine Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 32% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Erskine Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
Erskine Elementary School's student population of 639 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 639 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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School Comparison
Erskine Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,762 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Erskine Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1484 out of 1762 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 54% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 12% |
| Black | 21% | 13% |
| White | 55% | 68% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 13% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.51 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 81% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Anderson Community School Corp School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Erskine Elementary School is Anderson High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Anderson Preparatory Academy (3.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Anderson Elementary School (3.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Anderson Anderson High School Math: 20% | Reading: 30%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,866 student10
1.0 miles
4610 Madison Ave
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2037 1 9-12 1,866 - Anderson Southview Preschool Center Grades: PK | 319 students
1.2 miles
4500 Main St
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2360 1.2 PK 319 - Anderson Anderson Elementary School Math: 41% | Reading: 47%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 629 students10
3.1 miles
2035 S Raible Ave
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-2092 3.1 K-5 629 - Anderson Anderson Preparatory Academy Charter School
Math: 38% | Reading: 52%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 747 students10
3.2 miles
101 West 29th Street
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 649-8472 3.2 K-12 747 - Anderson Compass Alternative School Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-9 | 77 students10
3.3 miles
2010 Brentwood Drive
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-6571 3.3 6-9 77
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