Serving 565 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thomas A Hendricks 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 38% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower 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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 565 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School's student population of 565 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
565 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Thomas A Hendricks 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 Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School is 0.35, 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
#1044 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
15%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
79%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.9%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School's ranking?
Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School is ranked #1044 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School often compared to?
Thomas A Hendricks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William F Loper Elementary School, Coulston Elementary School, Southwestern Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School?
565 students attend Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School?
Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School offer ?
Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School part of?
Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School is part of Shelbyville Central Schools.
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