Serving 348 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Rushville Elementary School West ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 348 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rushville Elementary School West's student population of 348 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
348 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rushville Elementary School West ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rushville Elementary School West is 0.13, 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
#1244 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
n/a
13%
White
93%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rushville Elementary School West's ranking?
Rushville Elementary School West is ranked #1244 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Rushville Elementary School West often compared to?
Rushville Elementary School Westis often viewed alongside schools like Rushville Elementary School East, Morristown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Rushville Elementary School West?
348 students attend Rushville Elementary School West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Rushville Elementary School West students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rushville Elementary School West?
Rushville Elementary School West has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rushville Elementary School West offer ?
Rushville Elementary School West offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Rushville Elementary School West part of?
Rushville Elementary School West is part of Rush County Schools School District.
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