Serving 348 students in grades 2-3, Meredith Nicholson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 2-3
- Enrollment: 348 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Meredith Nicholson Elementary School's student population of 348 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
348 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Meredith Nicholson 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 Meredith Nicholson Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#1041 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
31%
15%
Black
2%
13%
White
63%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meredith Nicholson Elementary School's ranking?
Meredith Nicholson Elementary School is ranked #1041 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Meredith Nicholson Elementary School?
348 students attend Meredith Nicholson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Meredith Nicholson Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meredith Nicholson Elementary School?
Meredith Nicholson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Meredith Nicholson Elementary School offer ?
Meredith Nicholson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Meredith Nicholson Elementary School part of?
Meredith Nicholson Elementary School is part of Crawfordsville Community Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 6/1/2012
Nicholson is a grade center, so only grades 2 and 3 attend this school. It has a great emphasis on health (through the Fuel Up to Play 60 program) and on Character Counts! Kids who earn cards for all six character pillars become Nicholson Knights (the school mascot). They have one section of each grade that is accelerated and enriched to challenge gifted kids.
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