Serving 534 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ray Crowe 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 39% (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 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 534 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ray Crowe Elementary School's student population of 534 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
534 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ray Crowe Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ray Crowe Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#913 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
3%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
7%
13%
White
60%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ray Crowe Elementary School's ranking?
Ray Crowe Elementary School is ranked #913 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Ray Crowe Elementary School?
534 students attend Ray Crowe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Ray Crowe Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ray Crowe Elementary School?
Ray Crowe Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ray Crowe Elementary School offer ?
Ray Crowe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ray Crowe Elementary School part of?
Ray Crowe Elementary School is part of Clark-Pleasant Community Sch Corp School District.
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