Fayette Elementary School

9400 N Beech Pl
West Terre Haute, IN 47885
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
Fayette Elementary School serves 200 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Fayette Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (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 50-54% (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 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 34% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 200 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in IN
  • Math Proficiency
    : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 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 200 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
200 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

Fayette Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Fayette Elementary School is 0.10, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IN)
Overall Testing Rank
#247 out of 1755 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
1%
13%
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Black
n/a
13%
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White
95%
66%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.10
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Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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Source: 2020-2021 (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 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?
200 students attend Fayette Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Fayette Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fayette Elementary School?
Fayette Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What grades does Fayette Elementary School offer ?
Fayette Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Fayette Elementary School part of?
Fayette Elementary School is part of Vigo County School Corporation School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 200 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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