Needmore Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 49%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
143 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)5%
12%
Black
(19-20)1%
13%
White
(19-20)94%
67%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
36%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% IN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% IN state average).
How many students attend Needmore Elementary School?
143 students attend Needmore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Needmore Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Needmore Elementary School offer ?
Needmore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Needmore Elementary School part of?
Needmore Elementary School is part of North Lawrence Community Schools.
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