Nathan Hale Elementary School serves 427 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Nathan Hale Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 427 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nathan Hale Elementary School's student population of 427 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
427 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Nathan Hale Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Nathan Hale Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1210 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
43%

Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
77%
13%

Black
3%
13%

White
17%
66%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
42%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nathan Hale Elementary School's ranking?
Nathan Hale Elementary School is ranked #1210 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Nathan Hale Elementary School often compared to?
Nathan Hale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Franklin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Nathan Hale Elementary School?
427 students attend Nathan Hale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Nathan Hale Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nathan Hale Elementary School?
Nathan Hale Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What grades does Nathan Hale Elementary School offer ?
Nathan Hale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Nathan Hale Elementary School part of?
Nathan Hale Elementary School is part of School City Of Whiting School District.
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