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#676 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 37% in state

Tekoppel Elementary School

Elementary School · Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp · Evansville, IN

An Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

111 N Tekoppel Ave, Evansville, IN 47712

  • Math 39% vs IN 46% (2025)
  • Reading 27% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.13 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39.7% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27.3% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg-11.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.9 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected+4.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$13,576
Chronic Absenteeism22.2%

Students at Tekoppel Elementary School score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency39%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
46%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency27%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 39 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 33% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
73%
2011
Math
64%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
64%
2015
Math
60%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
60%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
59%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
48%
ELA
40%
2019
Math
48%
ELA
40%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
33%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
33%
2022
Math
36%
2025
Math
39%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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

69.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Tekoppel 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 43Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,911/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Evansville), 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

$64,285

Median home value

$173,500

Median rent

$933/mo

College educated

28.5%

Homeownership

63.1%

Poverty rate

13.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47712; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Corpus Christi SchoolPrivate · tuition7.6privatePK–81.3 mi156Compare →
Westside Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition7.6privateK–81.4 mi149Compare →
Daniel Wertz Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.5PK–51.6 mi287Compare →
Cedar Hall Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–82.4 mi494Compare →

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.

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp

Schools in district
39
Rank in district
#16 of 37
District spending per student
$13,576NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Tekoppel Elementary School is listed in Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Tekoppel Elementary School

Tekoppel Elementary School is a public elementary school in Evansville, IN, part of Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp, serving approximately 427 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #676 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tekoppel Elementary School

What grades does Tekoppel Elementary School serve?

Tekoppel Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Tekoppel Elementary School?

Tekoppel Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 427 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tekoppel Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Tekoppel Elementary School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tekoppel Elementary School rank in IN?

Tekoppel Elementary School ranks #676 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Tekoppel Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Tekoppel Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Tekoppel Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tekoppel Elementary School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Tekoppel Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Tekoppel Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

69.6% of students at Tekoppel 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
427
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Vanderburgh County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.2%
Area population (ZIP 47712)
24,999
Area average commute
19.8 min
Area median age
33.1
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 47712; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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