Serving 352 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sutton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 63%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 39% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
352 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-44%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-44%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
21%
13%
White
61%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% IN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% IN state average).
How many students attend Sutton Elementary School?
352 students attend Sutton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Sutton Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sutton Elementary School?
Sutton Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sutton Elementary School offer ?
Sutton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sutton Elementary School part of?
Sutton Elementary School is part of Muncie Community Schools.
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