Akron Elementary School vs. Caston Elementary School
Should you attend Akron Elementary School or Caston Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Akron Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Caston Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 357 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Akron Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 414 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Caston 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
357 students
414 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#640 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#947 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
2
Kindergarten Students
52
76
Grade 1 Students
50
53
Grade 2 Students
69
87
Grade 3 Students
61
65
Grade 4 Students
56
60
Grade 5 Students
69
71
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
16%
3%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
83%
93%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.13
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
13%
