Meadows Elementary School (Closed 2024)

55 S Brown Ave
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 201 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Meadows Elementary School ranks in the top 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 was 35-39% (which was approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 33% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
201 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IN)
(21-22)
35-39%
38%
40-44%
41%
21-39%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
13%
13%
White
67%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.52
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Meadows Elementary School?
201 students attend Meadows Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Meadows Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Meadows Elementary School?
Meadows Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Meadows Elementary School offer ?
Meadows Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Meadows Elementary School part of?
Meadows Elementary School is part of Vigo County School Corp School District.

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