Serving 903 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, River Birch Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 903 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
River Birch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
River Birch Elementary School's student population of 903 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
903 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
River Birch Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Birch Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#309 out of 1755 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
15%
13%
White
63%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Birch Elementary School's ranking?
River Birch Elementary School is ranked #309 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend River Birch Elementary School?
903 students attend River Birch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of River Birch Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Birch Elementary School?
River Birch Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does River Birch Elementary School offer ?
River Birch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is River Birch Elementary School part of?
River Birch Elementary School is part of Avon Community School Corp School District.
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