Serving 448 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rio Grande Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 448 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rio Grande Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Rio Grande Elementary School's student population of 448 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
448 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rio Grande Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rio Grande Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#670 out of 1755 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
1%
13%
White
91%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Rio Grande Elementary School's ranking?
Rio Grande Elementary School is ranked #670 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Rio Grande Elementary School often compared to?
Rio Grande Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rosedale Elementary School, Otter Creek Middle School, Ouabache Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Rio Grande Elementary School?
448 students attend Rio Grande Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Rio Grande Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rio Grande Elementary School?
Rio Grande Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rio Grande Elementary School offer ?
Rio Grande Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Rio Grande Elementary School part of?
Rio Grande Elementary School is part of Vigo County School Corp School District.
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