Serving 519 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 519 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School's student population of 519 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
519 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School is 0.33, which is less 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
#704 out of 1755 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
2%
13%
White
81%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School's ranking?
Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School is ranked #704 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School often compared to?
Thomas A Hendricks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William F Loper Elementary School, Coulston Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School?
519 students attend Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School?
Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School offer ?
Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School part of?
Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School is part of Shelbyville Central Schools School District.
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