Serving 734 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, William Tell Elementary School ranks in the top 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 36% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 734 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: William Tell Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Tell City, IN, covering approximately 42.4 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
William Tell Elementary School's student population of 734 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
734 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
William Tell Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Tell Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#841 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.2%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Tell Elementary School's ranking?
William Tell Elementary School is ranked #841 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are William Tell Elementary School often compared to?
William Tell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Perry Central Elementary School, Cannelton Elementary & High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend William Tell Elementary School?
734 students attend William Tell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of William Tell Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William Tell Elementary School?
William Tell Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does William Tell Elementary School offer ?
William Tell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is William Tell Elementary School part of?
William Tell Elementary School is part of Tell City-Troy TWP School Corp School District.
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