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#1346 of 1,823 schools in IN
Terre Town 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.
2121 Boston Av, Terre Haute, IN 47805
- Math 33% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Terre Town Elementary School score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 31% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Terre Town 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 49Car-Dependent
- Transit 17Minimal Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat 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
$69,716
Median home value
$151,900
Median rent
$795/mo
College educated
23.2%
Homeownership
81.9%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47805; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deming Early Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 2.1 | PK–3 | 2.0 mi | 334 | Compare → |
| Ouabache Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 367 | Compare → |
| Benjamin Franklin Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 409 | Compare → |
| Small World Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–2 | 3.3 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
- #13 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
Terre Town Elementary School is listed in Vigo County School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Terre Town Elementary School
Terre Town Elementary School is a public elementary school in Terre Haute, IN, part of Vigo County School Corp, serving approximately 535 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,346 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Terre Town Elementary School
What grades does Terre Town Elementary School serve?
Terre Town Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Terre Town Elementary School?
Terre Town Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 535 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Terre Town Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Terre Town Elementary School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Terre Town Elementary School rank in IN?
Terre Town Elementary School ranks #1,346 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Terre Town Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Terre Town Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Terre Town Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Terre Town Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Terre Town Elementary School a charter school?
No, Terre Town Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Terre Town Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Terre Town Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Terre Town Elementary School?
80.6% of students at Terre Town 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
- 535
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Vigo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.8%
- Phone
- (812) 462-4385
- Area population (ZIP 47805)
- 12,809
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
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 47805; 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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