Serving 608 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Geist Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 608 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Geist Elementary School serves the southeast part of Fortville, IN, covering an area of approximately 6.3 square miles. Most families within this zone can expect a drive of about 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located around 3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Geist Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Geist Elementary School's student population of 608 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
608 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Geist Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Geist Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#45 out of 1743 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
15%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.8%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Geist Elementary School's ranking?
Geist Elementary School is ranked #45 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Geist Elementary School often compared to?
Geist Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Geist Montessori Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Geist Elementary School?
608 students attend Geist Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Geist Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Geist Elementary School?
Geist Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Geist Elementary School offer ?
Geist Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Geist Elementary School part of?
Geist Elementary School is part of Hamilton Southeastern Schools.
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