Serving 596 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, University Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (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 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 596 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
University Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
University Elementary School's student population of 596 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
596 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
University Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of University Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#44 out of 1763 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
3%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
8%
13%
White
62%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is University Elementary School's ranking?
University Elementary School is ranked #44 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are University Elementary School often compared to?
University Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Childs Elementary School, Binford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend University Elementary School?
596 students attend University Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of University Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University Elementary School?
University Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does University Elementary School offer ?
University Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is University Elementary School part of?
University Elementary School is part of Monroe County Community Sch Corp School District.
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