Rio Grande Elementary School
Tel:
(812)462-4307
- Rio Grande Elementary School serves 513 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 73% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Rio Grande Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 31%.
Top Placements
Rio Grande Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Rio Grande Elementary School's student population of 513 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2004) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 513 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Rio Grande Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,769 schools in Indiana (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Rio Grande Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
| Overall School Rank | #416 out of 1769 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 54% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 12% |
| Black | n/a | 12% |
| White | 93% | 69% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.50 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Vigo County School Corp School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Rio Grande Elementary School is Terre Haute North Vigo High School (5.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Otter Creek Middle School (3.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Terre Haute Otter Creek Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 866 students
3.6 miles
4801 N Lafayette St
Terre Haute, IN 47805
(812)462-4391 3.6 6-8 866 - Terre Haute Terre Town Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 659 students
4.5 miles
2121 Boston Av
Terre Haute, IN 47805
(812)462-4385 4.5 K-5 659 - Rosedale Rosedale Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 310 students
5.0 miles
613 E Central
Rosedale, IN 47874
(765)548-2454 5.0 K-6 310 - Terre Haute Terre Haute North Vigo High School Grades: 9-12 | 1854 students
5.4 miles
3434 Maple Ave
Terre Haute, IN 47804
(812)462-4312 5.4 9-12 1854 - Terre Haute Lost Creek Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 620 students
5.7 miles
6701 Wabash Ave
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812)462-4456 5.7 K-5 620
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