Serving 364 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, White Oak Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was approximately equal to 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 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
364 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
15%
13%
White
60%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend White Oak Elementary School?
364 students attend White Oak Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of White Oak Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White Oak Elementary School?
White Oak Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does White Oak Elementary School offer ?
White Oak Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is White Oak Elementary School part of?
White Oak Elementary School is part of Avon Community School Corporation School District.
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