Serving 474 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Erskine Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 474 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Erskine Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Erskine Elementary School's student population of 474 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
474 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Erskine Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Erskine Elementary School is 0.66, which is more 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
#1476 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
15%
15%
Black
19%
13%
White
52%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Erskine Elementary School's ranking?
Erskine Elementary School is ranked #1476 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Erskine Elementary School often compared to?
Erskine Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anderson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Erskine Elementary School?
474 students attend Erskine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Erskine Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 14% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Erskine Elementary School?
Erskine Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Erskine Elementary School offer ?
Erskine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Erskine Elementary School part of?
Erskine Elementary School is part of Anderson Community School Corp School District.
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