The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 74%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
222 students
Showing 2001–2010. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2001–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)85-89%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)85-89%
74%
Asian
(09-10)3%
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)7%
8%
Black
(09-10)4%
13%
Showing 2001–2010. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
(09-10)82%
75%
Showing 2001–2010. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
51%
37%
Showing 2001–2010. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
12%
9%
Showing 2001–2010. Full 12-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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% IN state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% IN state average).
How many students attend Hedges Central Elementary School?
222 students attend Hedges Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Hedges Central Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Hedges Central Elementary School offer ?
Hedges Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hedges Central Elementary School part of?
Hedges Central Elementary School is part of Mount Vernon School District.
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