Paul C Garrison Elementary School serves 307 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
307 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-84%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
4%
13%
White
76%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IN state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% IN state average).
How many students attend Paul C Garrison Elementary School?
307 students attend Paul C Garrison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Paul C Garrison Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paul C Garrison Elementary School?
Paul C Garrison Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Paul C Garrison Elementary School offer ?
Paul C Garrison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Paul C Garrison Elementary School part of?
Paul C Garrison Elementary School is part of Richmond Community Schools School District.
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