Rio Grande Elementary School

5555 E Rio Grande Av
Terre Haute, IN 47805
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 439 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rio Grande 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 51% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 439 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 50% in IN
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rio Grande Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Rio Grande Elementary School's student population of 439 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
439 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Rio Grande Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rio Grande Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#706 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Rio Grande Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rio Grande Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rio Grande Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Rio Grande Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Rio Grande Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Rio Grande Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Rio Grande Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
93%
64%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Rio Grande Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Rio Grande Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Rio Grande Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rio Grande Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rio Grande Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rio Grande Elementary School's ranking?
Rio Grande Elementary School is ranked #706 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Rio Grande Elementary School often compared to?
Rio Grande Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rosedale Elementary School, Otter Creek Middle School, Ouabache Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Rio Grande Elementary School?
439 students attend Rio Grande Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Rio Grande Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rio Grande Elementary School?
Rio Grande Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rio Grande Elementary School offer ?
Rio Grande Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Rio Grande Elementary School part of?
Rio Grande Elementary School is part of Vigo County School Corp School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 439 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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