Serving 358 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tri Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 358 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tri-Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Straughn, IN, covering approximately 81.8 square miles. This area allows for a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 8.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tri Elementary School's student population of 358 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
358 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Tri 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 Tri Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#1241 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
6%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
92%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.6%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tri Elementary School's ranking?
Tri Elementary School is ranked #1241 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Tri Elementary School often compared to?
Tri Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School, Shenandoah Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Tri Elementary School?
358 students attend Tri Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Tri Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tri Elementary School?
Tri Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tri Elementary School offer ?
Tri Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tri Elementary School part of?
Tri Elementary School is part of South Henry School Corp School District.
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