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#1485 of 1,823 schools in IN

Davis Park Elementary School

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

A Vigo County School Corp elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

310 S 18th St, Terre Haute, IN 47807

  • Math 26% vs IN 46% (2025)
  • Reading 20% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.78 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25.8% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency20.3% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg-25.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-19.9 pts
Overall Proficiency23% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected+3.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
District spending per student$10,792
Chronic Absenteeism34%

Students at Davis Park Elementary School score 23% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency26%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
46%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency20%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 23% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
32%
2025
Math
26%
ELA
20%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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

84.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Davis Park 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 52Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 20Minimal Transit
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • 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

$24,389

Median home value

$58,400

Median rent

$910/mo

College educated

13.3%

Homeownership

26.5%

Poverty rate

46.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47807; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Patricks Cathloic SchoolPrivate · tuition7.8privatePK–80.2 mi271Compare →
Small World Learning CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–20.7 mi13Compare →
Benjamin Franklin Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.0PK–50.8 mi409Compare →
Adelaide De Vaney Elementary SchEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–51.1 mi437Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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
#14 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

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

About Davis Park Elementary School

Davis Park Elementary School is a public elementary school in Terre Haute, IN, part of Vigo County School Corp, serving approximately 326 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,485 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Davis Park Elementary School

What grades does Davis Park Elementary School serve?

Davis Park Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Davis Park Elementary School?

Davis Park Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 326 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Davis Park Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Davis Park Elementary School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Davis Park Elementary School rank in IN?

Davis Park Elementary School ranks #1,485 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Davis Park Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Davis Park Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Davis Park Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Davis Park Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Davis Park Elementary School a charter school?

No, Davis Park Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Davis Park Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Davis Park Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Davis Park Elementary School?

84.4% of students at Davis Park 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
326
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Vigo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.0%
Area population (ZIP 47807)
13,028
Area average commute
19.9 min
Area median age
24.6
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 47807; 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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