Hoosier Prairie Elementary School
Tel:
(812) 462-4236
- Hoosier Prairie Elementary School serves 337 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (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 70-74% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Hoosier Prairie Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 32% (majority Black).
School Overview
- Hoosier Prairie Elementary School's student population of 337 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 337 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Hoosier Prairie Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Hoosier Prairie Elementary School is 0.19, 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 | #484 out of 1762 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 54% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 12% |
| Black | 1% | 13% |
| White | 90% | 68% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.51 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Vigo County School Corp School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Hoosier Prairie Elementary School is Booker T Washington Alternative School (5.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Honey Creek Middle School (4.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Dixie Bee Elementary School (4.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Terre Haute Dixie Bee Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 677 students
4.1 miles
1655 E Jessica Dr
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4445 4.1 K-5 677 - Terre Haute Honey Creek Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 791 students
4.4 miles
6601 S Carlisle St
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4372 4.4 6-8 791 - Terre Haute Booker T Washington Alternative School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 55 students
5.9 miles
3707 S 7th St
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4427 5.9 9-12 55 - Terre Haute Terre Haute South Vigo High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,731 student
5.9 miles
3737 S 7th St
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4252 5.9 9-12 1,731 - Terre Haute Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 336 students
6.9 miles
1111 Wheeler Ave
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4304 6.9 K-5 336
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