Serving 300 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, David Turnham Education Center ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 28% 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-6
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
David Turnham Education Center 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
David Turnham Education Center's student population of 300 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
300 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
David Turnham Education Center ranks within the top 10% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of David Turnham Education Center is 0.42, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#100 out of 1763 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
26%
14%
Black
1%
13%
White
72%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David Turnham Education Center's ranking?
David Turnham Education Center is ranked #100 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are David Turnham Education Center often compared to?
David Turnham Education Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Trail Elementary School, Nancy Hanks Elementary School, Chrisney Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend David Turnham Education Center?
300 students attend David Turnham Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of David Turnham Education Center students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of David Turnham Education Center?
David Turnham Education Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does David Turnham Education Center offer ?
David Turnham Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is David Turnham Education Center part of?
David Turnham Education Center is part of North Spencer County Sch Corp School District.
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