Serving 600 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Delaware Trail 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 77% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (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 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 600 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Delaware Trail 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
Delaware Trail Elementary School's student population of 600 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
600 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Delaware Trail 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 Delaware Trail Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#39 out of 1763 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
14%
13%
White
69%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Delaware Trail Elementary School's ranking?
Delaware Trail Elementary School is ranked #39 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Delaware Trail Elementary School often compared to?
Delaware Trail Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cardinal Elementary School, Eagle Elementary School, Brown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Delaware Trail Elementary School?
600 students attend Delaware Trail Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Delaware Trail Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Delaware Trail Elementary School?
Delaware Trail Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Delaware Trail Elementary School offer ?
Delaware Trail Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Delaware Trail Elementary School part of?
Delaware Trail Elementary School is part of Brownsburg Community School Corp School District.
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