F Willard Crichfield Elementary School serves 456 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
F Willard Crichfield Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 456 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
F Willard Crichfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
F Willard Crichfield Elementary School's student population of 456 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
456 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
F Willard Crichfield Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of F Willard Crichfield Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#122 out of 1755 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
8%
13%
Black
1%
13%
White
84%
66%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is F Willard Crichfield Elementary School's ranking?
F Willard Crichfield Elementary School is ranked #122 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are F Willard Crichfield Elementary School often compared to?
F Willard Crichfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Renaissance Academy Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend F Willard Crichfield Elementary School?
456 students attend F Willard Crichfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of F Willard Crichfield Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of F Willard Crichfield Elementary School?
F Willard Crichfield Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What grades does F Willard Crichfield Elementary School offer ?
F Willard Crichfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is F Willard Crichfield Elementary School part of?
F Willard Crichfield Elementary School is part of Laporte Community School Corporation School District.
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