Serving 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, South Terrace Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: South Terrace Elementary School serves the southeast part of Wadesville, IN, covering an area of approximately 50.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.3 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 5.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Terrace Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
South Terrace Elementary School's student population of 404 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
404 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
South Terrace Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Terrace Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#26 out of 1743 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
15%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
White
96%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-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 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.7%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Terrace Elementary School's ranking?
South Terrace Elementary School is ranked #26 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are South Terrace Elementary School often compared to?
South Terrace Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend South Terrace Elementary School?
404 students attend South Terrace Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of South Terrace Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Terrace Elementary School?
South Terrace Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Terrace Elementary School offer ?
South Terrace Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Terrace Elementary School part of?
South Terrace Elementary School is part of MSD North Posey Co Schools.
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