John Wood Elementary School vs. Jonas E Salk Elementary School
Should you attend John Wood Elementary School or Jonas E Salk 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
John Wood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Jonas E Salk Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 292 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, John Wood 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 50-54% (which is higher than 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 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 593 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Jonas E Salk 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 is 44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 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 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-4
Total Students
292 students
593 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#718 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#840 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
40
1
Kindergarten Students
52
98
Grade 1 Students
49
111
Grade 2 Students
54
109
Grade 3 Students
47
133
Grade 4 Students
50
141
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
28%
23%
% Black
41%
58%
% White
24%
12%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
