Serving 499 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Evans 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 17% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 499 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Evans School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Evans School's student population of 499 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
499 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Evans 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 Evans School is 0.62, which is more 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
#1568 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
24%
13%
White
56%
64%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
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 Evans School's ranking?
Evans School is ranked #1568 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Evans School often compared to?
Evans Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairlawn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Evans School?
499 students attend Evans School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Evans School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Evans School?
Evans School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Evans School offer ?
Evans School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Evans School part of?
Evans School is part of Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp School District.
In what neighborhood is Evans School located?
Evans School is located in the Diamond Stringtown neighborhood of Evansville, IN. There are 1 other public schools located in Diamond Stringtown.
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