Serving 76 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pennville 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 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
76 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60-69%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
n/a
13%
White
96%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% IN state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% IN state average).
How many students attend Pennville Elementary School?
76 students attend Pennville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Pennville Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pennville Elementary School?
Pennville Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pennville Elementary School offer ?
Pennville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pennville Elementary School part of?
Pennville Elementary School is part of Jay School Corporation School District.
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