Serving 263 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Needmore Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Needmore Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Needmore Elementary School's student population of 263 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
263 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Needmore Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Needmore Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#1041 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
![This chart displays the overall school rank of Needmore Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Needmore Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/157000/157201/needmore-elementary-school-chart-SylJtv.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Needmore Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Needmore Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/157000/157201/needmore-elementary-school-chart-YbmRx4.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Needmore Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Needmore Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/157000/157201/needmore-elementary-school-chart-Dyi6VG.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
4%
14%
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Black
1%
13%
White
91%
65%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Needmore Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Needmore Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/157000/157201/needmore-elementary-school-chart-Vw1GZh.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/157000/157201/needmore-elementary-school-chart-qE6c39.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Needmore Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Needmore Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/157000/157201/needmore-elementary-school-chart-s5oVR6.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Needmore Elementary School's ranking?
Needmore Elementary School is ranked #1041 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
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 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Needmore Elementary School?
263 students attend Needmore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Needmore Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Needmore Elementary School?
Needmore Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Needmore Elementary School offer ?
Needmore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Needmore Elementary School part of?
Needmore Elementary School is part of North Lawrence Com Schools School District.
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