Serving 277 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Grissom Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
277 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)85-89%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)75-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
30%
15%
Black
4%
13%
White
56%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% IN state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% IN state average).
How many students attend Grissom Elementary School?
277 students attend Grissom Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Grissom Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grissom Elementary School?
Grissom Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Grissom Elementary School offer ?
Grissom Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Grissom Elementary School part of?
Grissom Elementary School is part of Lake Ridge New Technology Schools School District.
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