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#1501 of 1,823 schools in IN

Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School

Elementary School · Vigo County School Corp · Terre Haute, IN

A Vigo County School Corp elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1111 Wheeler Ave, Terre Haute, IN 47802

  • Math 33% vs IN 46% (2025)
  • Reading 23% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 16:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.89 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32.9% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22.6% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg-18.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-17.6 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)19% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected+9.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
Resources & Environment3.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
District spending per student$10,792
Chronic Absenteeism31.3%

Students at Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).

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2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency33%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
46%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency23%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 44 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 28% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
47%
2025
Math
33%
ELA
23%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

86.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 39Car-Dependent
  • Transit 19Minimal Transit
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,033/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Terre Haute), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$58,880

Median home value

$165,800

Median rent

$865/mo

College educated

27.7%

Homeownership

60.9%

Poverty rate

15.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47802; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Vigo Virtual School AcademyEnrollment path unverified3.6K–120.7 mi239Compare →
Farrington Grove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.1PK–50.9 mi375Compare →
Bible Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition7.3privatePK–121.3 mi41Compare →
Sugar Grove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.3PK–51.5 mi378Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Vigo County School Corp

Schools in district
26
Rank in district
#15 of 26
District spending per student
$10,792NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School is listed in Vigo County School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School

Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School is a public elementary school in Terre Haute, IN, part of Vigo County School Corp, serving approximately 383 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,501 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School

What grades does Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School serve?

Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School?

Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 383 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School rank in IN?

Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School ranks #1,501 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School a charter school?

No, Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School?

86.9% of students at Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
383
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Vigo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.3%
Area population (ZIP 47802)
33,192
Area average commute
18.7 min
Area median age
39.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 47802; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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