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Boswell Elementary School (Closed 2023)

414 W Main St
Boswell, IN 47921
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 137 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Boswell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
137 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IN)
(20-21)
15-19%
36%
(20-21)
10-14%
43%
(20-21)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
42%
15%
Black
n/a
13%
White
55%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Boswell Elementary School?
137 students attend Boswell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Boswell Elementary School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Boswell Elementary School?
Boswell Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Boswell Elementary School offer ?
Boswell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Boswell Elementary School part of?
Boswell Elementary School is part of Benton Community School Corporation School District.

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