Serving 477 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 477 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Math Proficiency: 51%
- Reading Proficiency: 37%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School's student population of 477 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 77% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
477 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Warriors!
School Rankings
The diversity score of Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)51%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)37%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
35%
15%
Black
23%
14%
White
35%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Warriors
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School often compared to?
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beiriger Elementary School, Southridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% IN state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% IN state average).
How many students attend Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School?
477 students attend Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 23% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School?
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School offer ?
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School part of?
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School is part of Griffith School District.
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