Serving 220 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West Vigo 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
220 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1587 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
1%
13%
White
93%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Vigo Elementary School's ranking?
West Vigo Elementary School is ranked #1587 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
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 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend West Vigo Elementary School?
220 students attend West Vigo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of West Vigo Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Vigo Elementary School?
West Vigo Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Vigo Elementary School offer ?
West Vigo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is West Vigo Elementary School part of?
West Vigo Elementary School is part of Vigo County School Corporation School District.
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