Serving 299 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Vaile 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vaile Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Vaile Elementary School's student population of 299 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
299 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vaile Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vaile Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1472 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
19%
14%
Black
13%
13%
White
48%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
20%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vaile Elementary School's ranking?
Vaile Elementary School is ranked #1472 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Vaile Elementary School often compared to?
Vaile Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Starr Elementary School, Fairview Elementary School, Westview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Vaile Elementary School?
299 students attend Vaile Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Vaile Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 13% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vaile Elementary School?
Vaile Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Vaile Elementary School offer ?
Vaile Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Vaile Elementary School part of?
Vaile Elementary School is part of Richmond Community Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 1/20/2021
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