Serving 687 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Seymour-redding Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 687 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Seymour-redding Elementary School's student population of 687 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
687 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Seymour-redding Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Seymour-redding Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#912 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
28%
14%
Black
1%
13%
White
65%
65%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seymour-redding Elementary School's ranking?
Seymour-redding Elementary School is ranked #912 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Seymour-redding Elementary School often compared to?
Seymour-redding Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Emerson Elementary School, Seymour-jackson Elementary School, Margaret R Brown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Seymour-redding Elementary School?
687 students attend Seymour-redding Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Seymour-redding Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Seymour-redding Elementary School?
Seymour-redding Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Seymour-redding Elementary School offer ?
Seymour-redding Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Seymour-redding Elementary School part of?
Seymour-redding Elementary School is part of Seymour Community Schools School District.
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