Serving 366 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 was 30% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
366 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1300 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.4%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
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 #1300 out of 1,743 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?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Rushville Elementary School West?
366 students attend Rushville Elementary School West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Rushville Elementary School West students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 15:1, which is equal to 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rushville Elementary School West part of?
Rushville Elementary School West is part of Rush County Schools.
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