Serving 515 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elm Road Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 515 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elm Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Elm Road Elementary School's student population of 515 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
515 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elm Road Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elm Road Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#237 out of 1763 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
9%
13%
White
71%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
43%
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 Elm Road Elementary School's ranking?
Elm Road Elementary School is ranked #237 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Elm Road Elementary School often compared to?
Elm Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elsie Rogers Elementary School, Marquette Montessori Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Elm Road Elementary School?
515 students attend Elm Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Elm Road Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elm Road Elementary School?
Elm Road Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Elm Road Elementary School offer ?
Elm Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Elm Road Elementary School part of?
Elm Road Elementary School is part of Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp School District.
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