Serving 548 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ireland Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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: 548 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Ireland Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Ireland, IN, encompassing approximately 104.6 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8.1 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ireland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ireland Elementary School's student population of 548 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
548 students
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1987–2025
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1987–2025 (no data for 2007)
School Motto
When you work hard, good things happen!
School Rankings
Ireland Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ireland Elementary School is 0.12, 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
#21 out of 1743 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 2010–2023 (no data for 2020)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
39%
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 2010–2023 (no data for 2020)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
41%
Showing 2013–2022. Show full history, 2010–2022 (no data for 2020)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1987–2025 (no data for 2007)
Hispanic
4%
15%
White
94%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1988–2025
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 2013–2025
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)1.5%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1988–2025
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1999–2025
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ireland Elementary School's ranking?
Ireland Elementary School is ranked #21 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Ireland Elementary School often compared to?
Ireland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Huntingburg Elementary School, Petersburg Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Ireland Elementary School?
548 students attend Ireland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Ireland Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ireland Elementary School?
Ireland Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ireland Elementary School offer ?
Ireland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ireland Elementary School part of?
Ireland Elementary School is part of Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools.
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