Serving 253 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Starr Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 253 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings
Starr Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
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Starr Elementary School's student population of 253 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
253 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Motto
Starr Elementary prepares students for their future, not our past.
Starr Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Starr Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1566 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
19%
15%
Black
9%
13%
White
53%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Starr Elementary School's ranking?
Starr Elementary School is ranked #1566 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Starr Elementary School often compared to?
Starr Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vaile Elementary School, Charles Elementary School, Westview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Starr Elementary School?
253 students attend Starr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Starr Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Starr Elementary School?
Starr Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Starr Elementary School offer ?
Starr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Starr Elementary School part of?
Starr Elementary School is part of Richmond Community Schools.
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