Serving 336 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hoosier Prairie Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 336 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hoosier Prairie Elementary School serves the southwest part of Terre Haute, IN, covering an area of approximately 99.2 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 9.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hoosier Prairie Elementary School's student population of 336 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
336 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1979
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hoosier Prairie Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hoosier Prairie Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#969 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
2%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 24-year historical data
White
90%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.3%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hoosier Prairie Elementary School's ranking?
Hoosier Prairie Elementary School is ranked #969 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Hoosier Prairie Elementary School often compared to?
Hoosier Prairie Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dixie Bee Elementary School, Fayette Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Hoosier Prairie Elementary School?
336 students attend Hoosier Prairie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Hoosier Prairie Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hoosier Prairie Elementary School?
Hoosier Prairie Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hoosier Prairie Elementary School offer ?
Hoosier Prairie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hoosier Prairie Elementary School part of?
Hoosier Prairie Elementary School is part of Vigo County School Corp School District.
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