North Decatur Elementary School
Rank
: 9/
Top 20%10
Tel:
(812) 663-9215
North Decatur Elementary School serves 536 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
North Decatur Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 32% (majority Black).
Top Placements
North Decatur Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
North Decatur Elementary School's student population of 536 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 536 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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School Comparison
North Decatur Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,762 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of North Decatur Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #305 out of 1762 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 54% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 12% |
| Black | n/a | 13% |
| White | 96% | 68% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.51 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Decatur County Community Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to North Decatur Elementary School is North Decatur Junior Senior High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Greensburg Community Junior High School (3.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Greensburg North Decatur Junior Senior High School Math: 56% | Reading: 71%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 7-12 | 526 students10
0.1 miles
3172 N Sr 3
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 663-4204 0.1 7-12 526 - Greensburg Greensburg Community Junior High School Math: 48% | Reading: 72%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 498 students10
3.1 miles
505 E Central Ave
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 663-7523 3.1 6-8 498 - Greensburg Greensburg Elementary School Math: 76% | Reading: 73%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 946 students10
3.1 miles
900 N Big Blue Ave
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 663-8112 3.1 PK-5 946 - Greensburg Greensburg Community High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 728 students10
3.2 miles
1000 E Central Ave
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 663-7176 3.2 9-12 728 - Milroy Milroy Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-6 | 167 students10
7.8 miles
215 N Pleasant St
Milroy, IN 46156
(765) 629-2323 7.8 K-6 167
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