Rhoades Elementary School serves 700 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Rhoades 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 9% (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 11% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% 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-6
- Enrollment: 700 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rhoades Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Rhoades Elementary School's student population of 700 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has grown by 70% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
700 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rhoades 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 Rhoades Elementary School is 0.70, which is more 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
#1657 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
40%
13%
Black
25%
13%
White
28%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Rhoades Elementary School's ranking?
Rhoades Elementary School is ranked #1657 out of 1,755 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?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Rhoades Elementary School?
700 students attend Rhoades Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Rhoades Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 25% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rhoades Elementary School?
Rhoades Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What grades does Rhoades Elementary School offer ?
Rhoades Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Rhoades Elementary School part of?
Rhoades Elementary School is part of Metropolitan School District Wayne Township.
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