Serving 150 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mays Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90-94% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
150 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)90-94%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)85-89%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
96%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IN state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IN state average).
How many students attend Mays Elementary School?
150 students attend Mays Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Mays Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mays Elementary School?
Mays Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mays Elementary School offer ?
Mays Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Mays Elementary School part of?
Mays Elementary School is part of Rush County Schools School District.
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