Fayette Elementary School

9400 N Beech Pl
West Terre Haute, IN 47885
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 279 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fayette Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 279 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 20% in IN
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fayette Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Fayette Elementary School's student population of 279 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 58% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
279 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Fayette Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fayette Elementary School is 0.12, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IN)
#247 out of 1755 schools
(Top 20%)
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60-64%
36%
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50-54%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fayette Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
1%
14%
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Black
1%
13%
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White
94%
65%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.12
This chart display the diversity score of Fayette Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Fayette Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fayette Elementary School's ranking?
Fayette Elementary School is ranked #247 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Fayette Elementary School often compared to?
Fayette Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hoosier Prairie Elementary School, Dixie Bee Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Fayette Elementary School?
279 students attend Fayette Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Fayette Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fayette Elementary School?
Fayette Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fayette Elementary School offer ?
Fayette Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fayette Elementary School part of?
Fayette Elementary School is part of Vigo County School Corp School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 279 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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