Shakamak Elementary School

9233 Shakamak Sch Rd
Jasonville, IN 47438
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 377 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Shakamak Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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: 377 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 50% in IN
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Shakamak Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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School Overview

Shakamak Elementary School's student population of 377 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
377 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Shakamak Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shakamak Elementary School is 0.10, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IN)
#824 out of 1755 schools
(Top 50%)
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50-54%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Shakamak Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30-34%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Shakamak Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
14%
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Black
n/a
13%
White
95%
65%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IN.
0.10
This chart display the diversity score of Shakamak Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Shakamak Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Shakamak Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shakamak Elementary School's ranking?
Shakamak Elementary School is ranked #824 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Shakamak Elementary School often compared to?
Shakamak Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Linton-stockton Elementary School, White River Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Shakamak Elementary School?
377 students attend Shakamak Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Shakamak Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shakamak Elementary School?
Shakamak Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Shakamak Elementary School offer ?
Shakamak Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Shakamak Elementary School part of?
Shakamak Elementary School is part of MSD Shakamak Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 377 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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