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Terre Town Elementary School

Elementary School · Vigo County School Corp

2121 Boston Av, Terre Haute, IN 47805

Enrollment

535

Student-Teacher

16.2:1

Score

5.2

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Indiana schools

#1,346 of 1,823

In Terre Haute

#10 of 21

public schools

In district

#13 of 26

Vigo County School Corp

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Terre Town Elementary School

5.2/10

Elementary School in Terre Haute · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Otter Creek Middle School

3.1/10

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2.1/10

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About Terre Town Elementary School

Terre Town Elementary School is a public elementary school in Terre Haute, IN, part of Vigo County School Corp. Terre Town Elementary School serves approximately 535 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Terre Town Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,346 of 1,823 schools in IN.

Structured state assessment records for Terre Town Elementary School show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 5.2 · Average
  • District avg 5.3
  • IN avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

34% of students at Terre Town Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.56 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33.2% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28.5% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg-18.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11.7 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected+8.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.2:1
Per-Pupil Spending$10,792
Chronic Absenteeism33.8%

Terre Town Elementary School — Students at Terre Town Elementary School score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

80.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores IN ILEARN (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 56.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
46.1% (2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency 52.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
40.8% (2025 ILEARN)

Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
73%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
83%
2013
Math
86%
ELA
86%
2014
Math
66%
ELA
63%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
53%
2016
Math
59%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
64%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
34%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
34%
2020*
Math
43%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
43%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
44%
2025
Math
32.8%
ELA
28.5%

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

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.3/10.

How Terre Town Elementary School Compares

See how Terre Town Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.2/10
26th percentile in IN
Academic
6.4/10
Average
Growth
5.3/10
Average
Environment
2.9/10
Needs Improvement

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
81%
Teaching Staff
16:1 student-teacher ratio
33 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
33.8%

Location

2121 Boston Av, Terre Haute, IN 47805

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Terre Town Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lost Creek Elementary School (rated 8.2/10, 4.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST PATRICKS CATHLOIC SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 3.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Rio Grande Elementary School (rated 6.8/10, 4.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Terre Haute, see our Terre Haute schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 6.2 mi
School Distance Rating
Otter Creek Middle School Terre Haute 1.1 mi 3.1
Deming Early Learning Center Terre Haute 2.0 mi 2.1
Terre Haute North Vigo High School Terre Haute 1.9 mi 5.2
Ouabache Elementary School Terre Haute 2.1 mi 3.6
Benjamin Franklin Elem School Terre Haute 2.6 mi 3.0
SMALL WORLD LEARNING CENTER Terre Haute 3.3 mi
Davis Park Elementary School Terre Haute 3.4 mi 4.7
Woodrow Wilson Middle School Terre Haute 3.4 mi 4.2
ST PATRICKS CATHLOIC SCHOOL Terre Haute 3.6 mi 7.8
Adelaide De Vaney Elementary Sch Terre Haute 4.0 mi 6.2
Sugar Grove Elementary School Terre Haute 4.8 mi 6.3
Farrington Grove Elementary School Terre Haute 4.8 mi 3.1
Sarah Scott Middle School Terre Haute 4.9 mi 3.4
Rio Grande Elementary School Terre Haute 4.4 mi 6.8
Lost Creek Elementary School Terre Haute 4.4 mi 8.2
Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School Terre Haute 5.5 mi 4.6
BIBLE BAPTIST ACADEMY Terre Haute 5.5 mi 7.3
Booker T Washington Alt Sch Terre Haute 6.1 mi 3.6
Vigo Virtual School Academy Terre Haute 6.1 mi 3.6
Terre Haute South Vigo High School Terre Haute 6.2 mi 5.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 47805 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$69,716

Median Home Value

$151,900

Median Rent

$795/mo

Population

12,809

College Educated

23.2%

Homeownership

81.9%

Avg Commute

22.2 min

Poverty Rate

12.2%

Median Age

43.2

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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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
49 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
17 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
41 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
535
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Free/Reduced Lunch
80.6%
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Vigo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.8%

District

Vigo County School Corp
District Enrollment
13,524
Schools in District
26
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,792
District Rank
#13 of 26

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