The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90-94% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 74%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
172 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)90-94%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)90-94%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)2%
4%
Hispanic
(09-10)n/a
8%
Black
(09-10)n/a
13%
White
(09-10)98%
75%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
22%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Delaware Community School Corporation School District
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?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% IN state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% IN state average).
How many students attend Desoto Elementary School?
172 students attend Desoto Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Desoto Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Desoto Elementary School offer ?
Desoto Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Desoto Elementary School part of?
Desoto Elementary School is part of Delaware Community School Corporation School District.
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