Serving 561 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Jb Stephens Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 70-74% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 561 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jb Stephens Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Jb Stephens Elementary School's student population of 561 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
561 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jb Stephens 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 Jb Stephens Elementary School is 0.26, 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
#184 out of 1763 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
3%
13%
White
86%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jb Stephens Elementary School's ranking?
Jb Stephens Elementary School is ranked #184 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Jb Stephens Elementary School often compared to?
Jb Stephens Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Weston Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Jb Stephens Elementary School?
561 students attend Jb Stephens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Jb Stephens Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jb Stephens Elementary School?
Jb Stephens Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jb Stephens Elementary School offer ?
Jb Stephens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Jb Stephens Elementary School part of?
Jb Stephens Elementary School is part of Greenfield-Central Com Schools School District.
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