Ferdinand Elementary School
Rank
: 10/
Top 1%10
Tel:
(812) 817-0900
Ferdinand Elementary School serves 289 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Ferdinand Elementary School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 32% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Ferdinand Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Ferdinand Elementary School's student population of 289 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2012, 2019) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 289 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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School Comparison
Ferdinand Elementary School is ranked within the top 1% 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 Ferdinand Elementary School is 0.12, which is less 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 | #3 out of 1762 schools (Top 1%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥95% | 54% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90-94% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 12% |
| Black | n/a | 13% |
| White | 94% | 68% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.51 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Southeast Dubois County School Corp School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Ferdinand Elementary School is Forest Park Junior Senior High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Nancy Hanks Elementary School (4.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Ferdinand Forest Park Junior Senior High School Math: 71% | Reading: 77%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 7-12 | 596 students10
0.3 miles
1440 Michigan St
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 817-0900 0.3 7-12 596 - Ferdinand Nancy Hanks Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-6 | 234 students10
4.2 miles
19260 N Sr 162
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 357-5091 4.2 PK-6 234 - Huntingburg Cedar Crest Intermediate School Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 5-6 | 206 students10
5.0 miles
4770 S State Rd 162
Huntingburg, IN 47542
(812) 817-0900 5 5-6 206 - Huntingburg Southridge High School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 537 students10
6.7 miles
1110 S Main St
Huntingburg, IN 47542
(812) 683-2272 6.7 9-12 537 - Huntingburg Southridge Middle School Math: 59% | Reading: 54%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 390 students10
6.7 miles
1112 S Main St
Huntingburg, IN 47542
(812) 683-3372 6.7 6-8 390
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