Serving 224 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ernie Pyle Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 was 55-59% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Ernie Pyle Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
224 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#756 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
95%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ernie Pyle Elementary School's ranking?
Ernie Pyle Elementary School is ranked #756 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Ernie Pyle Elementary School?
224 students attend Ernie Pyle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Ernie Pyle Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ernie Pyle Elementary School?
Ernie Pyle Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ernie Pyle Elementary School offer ?
Ernie Pyle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ernie Pyle Elementary School part of?
Ernie Pyle Elementary School is part of South Vermillion Community School Corporation School District.
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