Serving 689 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Center Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 689 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Center Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Center Grove Elementary School's student population of 689 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
689 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Center Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Center Grove Elementary School is 0.34, 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
#42 out of 1763 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
38%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
41%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
34%

Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%

Hispanic
5%
15%

Black
4%
13%

White
81%
63%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Center Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Center Grove Elementary School is ranked #42 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Center Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Center Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maple Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Center Grove Elementary School?
689 students attend Center Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Center Grove Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Center Grove Elementary School?
Center Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Center Grove Elementary School offer ?
Center Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Center Grove Elementary School part of?
Center Grove Elementary School is part of Center Grove Community School Corp School District.
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