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#1814 of 1,823 schools in IN
Deming Early Learning Center
Elementary School · Vigo County School Corp · Terre Haute, IN
A Vigo County School Corp elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1750 8th Av, Terre Haute, IN 47804
- Math 17% proficient (2021)
- Reading 12% proficient (2021)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Deming Early Learning Center score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 15% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Deming Early Learning Center 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 47Car-Dependent
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- 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
$38,036
Median home value
$87,700
Median rent
$904/mo
College educated
17%
Homeownership
61.3%
Poverty rate
27.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47804; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Franklin Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 409 | Compare → |
| Ouabache Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 367 | Compare → |
| Davis Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| Small World Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–2 | 1.5 mi | 13 | Compare → |
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.
Vigo County School Corp
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #26 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
Deming Early Learning Center is listed in Vigo County School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Deming Early Learning Center
Deming Early Learning Center is a public elementary school in Terre Haute, IN, part of Vigo County School Corp, serving approximately 334 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,814 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Deming Early Learning Center
What grades does Deming Early Learning Center serve?
Deming Early Learning Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Deming Early Learning Center?
Deming Early Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 334 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deming Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Deming Early Learning Center is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Deming Early Learning Center rank in IN?
Deming Early Learning Center ranks #1,814 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Deming Early Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Deming Early Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.1 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 Deming Early Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Deming Early Learning Center has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Deming Early Learning Center a charter school?
No, Deming Early Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Deming Early Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Deming Early Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Deming Early Learning Center?
65.6% of students at Deming Early Learning Center 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 334
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Vigo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.4%
- Phone
- (812) 462-4431
- Area population (ZIP 47804)
- 10,642
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 47804; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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