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 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than 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 31%.
School Overview
- Hoosier Prairie Elementary School's student population of 337 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 337 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Hoosier Prairie Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Hoosier Prairie Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
| Overall School Rank | #987 out of 1,767 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 54% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 12% |
| Black | 2% | 12% |
| White | 90% | 69% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.50 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Vigo County Corp School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 687 students
4.1 miles
1655 E Jessica Dr
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812)462-4445 4.1 K-5 687 - Terre Haute Honey Creek Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 775 students
4.4 miles
6601 S Carlisle St
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812)462-4372 4.4 6-8 775 - Terre Haute Booker T Washington Alternative School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 47 students
5.9 miles
3707 S 7th St
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812)462-4427 5.9 9-12 47 - Terre Haute Terre Haute South Vigo High School Grades: 9-12 | 1778 students
5.9 miles
3737 S 7th St
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812)462-4252 5.9 9-12 1778 - Terre Haute Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 345 students
6.9 miles
1111 Wheeler Ave
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812)462-4304 6.9 K-5 345
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