Serving 566 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Strange 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 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 57% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 56% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
566 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)57%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
39%
13%
White
44%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% IN state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% IN state average).
How many students attend John Strange Elementary School?
566 students attend John Strange Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of John Strange Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Strange Elementary School?
John Strange Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does John Strange Elementary School offer ?
John Strange Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is John Strange Elementary School part of?
John Strange Elementary School is part of Metropolitan School District Washington Township.
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