Poston Road Elementary School serves 254 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Poston Road Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 254 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Poston Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Poston Road Elementary School's student population of 254 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
254 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Poston Road Elementary School is ranked within the top 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 Poston Road Elementary School is 0.12, 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
#773 out of 1755 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
1%
13%
White
94%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poston Road Elementary School's ranking?
Poston Road Elementary School is ranked #773 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Poston Road Elementary School?
254 students attend Poston Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Poston Road Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Poston Road Elementary School?
Poston Road Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Poston Road Elementary School offer ?
Poston Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Poston Road Elementary School part of?
Poston Road Elementary School is part of MSD Martinsville Schools School District.
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