Serving 160 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Otwell Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 64%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
160 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)60-64%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)70-74%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
11%
Black
(15-16)n/a
12%
White
(15-16)98%
69%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% IN state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% IN state average).
How many students attend Otwell Elementary School?
160 students attend Otwell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Otwell Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Otwell Elementary School?
Otwell Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Otwell Elementary School offer ?
Otwell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Otwell Elementary School part of?
Otwell Elementary School is part of Pike County School Corporation School District.
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