North Knox Primary School serves 275 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 77%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 275 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89%
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
North Knox Primary School's student population of 275 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
275 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of North Knox Primary School is 0.22, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)85-89%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)75-79%
77%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
2%
13%
White
88%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are North Knox Primary School often compared to?
North Knox Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, South Knox Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% IN state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% IN state average).
How many students attend North Knox Primary School?
275 students attend North Knox Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of North Knox Primary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Knox Primary School?
North Knox Primary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Knox Primary School offer ?
North Knox Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is North Knox Primary School part of?
North Knox Primary School is part of North Knox School Corp School District.
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