Switzerland Co Elementary School vs. Gallatin County Lower Elementary School
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School Overview
Overview
Serving 392 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Switzerland Co 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 is 34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower 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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Gallatin County Lower Elementary School serves 423 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
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Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-2
Total Students
392 students
423 students
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% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
25 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1091 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
55-59%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
55-59%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Pre-K Students
22
118
Kindergarten Students
45
90
Grade 1 Students
53
119
Grade 2 Students
45
96
Grade 3 Students
58
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Grade 4 Students
53
-
Grade 5 Students
63
-
Grade 6 Students
53
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
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% Hispanic
4%
9%
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% Black
n/a
1%
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% White
94%
86%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
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% Two or more races
2%
3%
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Diversity Score
0.12
0.25
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Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
65%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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