Serving 609 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, 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 44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). 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 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 609 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Seymour-Redding Elementary School serves the northeast part of Seymour, IN, encompassing an area of approximately 35.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 7.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Seymour-redding Elementary School's student population of 609 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
609 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
I am Respectful, I am Responsible, I am a Redding Leader
School Rankings
Seymour-redding Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Seymour-redding Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#927 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
36%
15%
Black
3%
14%
White
56%
62%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.7%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 #927 out of 1,743 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?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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?
609 students attend Seymour-redding Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Seymour-redding Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 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 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Seymour-redding Elementary School offer ?
Seymour-redding Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Seymour-redding Elementary School part of?
Seymour-redding Elementary School is part of Seymour Community Schools.
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