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Battle Ground Elementary School vs. Hershey Elementary School

Should you attend Battle Ground Elementary School or Hershey Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Battle Ground Elementary School
303 Main St
Battle Ground, IN 47920
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Hershey Elementary School
7521 E 300 N
Lafayette, IN 47905
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Battle Ground Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Hershey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 646 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Battle Ground Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 532 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hershey Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
646 students
532 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Battle Ground Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hershey Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Battle Ground Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hershey Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
32 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Battle Ground Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hershey Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Battle Ground Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tippecanoe School Corporation School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hershey Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tippecanoe School Corporation School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#315 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Top 20%)
#80 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Battle Ground Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hershey Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
56%
(Top 30% in IN)
67%
(Top 10% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Battle Ground Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tippecanoe School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hershey Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tippecanoe School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 20% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
68%
(Top 5% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Battle Ground Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tippecanoe School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hershey Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tippecanoe School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 10% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 5% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Battle Ground Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Tippecanoe School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hershey Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Tippecanoe School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Battle Ground Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hershey Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
112
75
Grade 1 Students
109
84
Grade 2 Students
103
120
Grade 3 Students
108
85
Grade 4 Students
114
83
Grade 5 Students
100
85

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Battle Ground Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tippecanoe School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hershey Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tippecanoe School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Battle Ground Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tippecanoe School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hershey Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tippecanoe School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Battle Ground Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tippecanoe School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hershey Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tippecanoe School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
81%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Battle Ground Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tippecanoe School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hershey Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tippecanoe School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Battle Ground Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tippecanoe School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hershey Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tippecanoe School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.34
0.24
This chart showcases the diversity score of Battle Ground Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tippecanoe School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hershey Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tippecanoe School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
23%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Battle Ground Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tippecanoe School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hershey Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tippecanoe School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Battle Ground Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tippecanoe School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hershey Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tippecanoe School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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