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:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Caston Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 385 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 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 391 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 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
385 students
391 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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
-
5
Kindergarten Students
48
52
Grade 1 Students
76
79
Grade 2 Students
63
63
Grade 3 Students
57
63
Grade 4 Students
72
72
Grade 5 Students
69
57
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
18%
4%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
80%
91%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.33
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
