Serving 599 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dixie Bee Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 599 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dixie Bee 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
Dixie Bee Elementary School's student population of 599 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
599 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dixie Bee Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dixie Bee Elementary School is 0.45, 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
#243 out of 1763 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
3%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
4%
13%
White
73%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Dixie Bee Elementary School's ranking?
Dixie Bee Elementary School is ranked #243 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Dixie Bee Elementary School often compared to?
Dixie Bee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lost Creek Elementary School, Hoosier Prairie Elementary School, Riley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Dixie Bee Elementary School?
599 students attend Dixie Bee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Dixie Bee Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dixie Bee Elementary School?
Dixie Bee Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dixie Bee Elementary School offer ?
Dixie Bee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dixie Bee Elementary School part of?
Dixie Bee Elementary School is part of Vigo County School Corp School District.
School Reviews
5 9/1/2015
The school is great, the teachers are absolutely amazing. The office staff is very very rude!!!
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