Serving 615 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Shamrock Springs Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher 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 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 615 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shamrock Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Shamrock Springs Elementary School's student population of 615 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
615 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shamrock Springs Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shamrock Springs Elementary School is 0.35, which is less 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
#284 out of 1763 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
4%
13%
White
80%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shamrock Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Shamrock Springs Elementary School is ranked #284 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Shamrock Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Shamrock Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maple Glen Elementary School, West Clay Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Shamrock Springs Elementary School?
615 students attend Shamrock Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Shamrock Springs Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shamrock Springs Elementary School?
Shamrock Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Shamrock Springs Elementary School offer ?
Shamrock Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Shamrock Springs Elementary School part of?
Shamrock Springs Elementary School is part of Westfield-Washington Schools School District.
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