Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School

Summary:

Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School is a public elementary school in Shelbyville, Indiana, serving 533 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Shelbyville Central Schools district, which has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Thomas A Hendricks Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (81.05%) compared to nearby schools like Clark Elementary (44.01%), the school faces several challenges. It has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 12.5% in 2020-2021 to 18.4% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the district average and most nearby schools. Additionally, the school's test scores, as measured by ILEARN assessments, are generally lower than the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Math.

Over the past several years, Thomas A Hendricks Elementary's statewide ranking has dropped from 304 out of 1,036 Indiana elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 620 out of 1,010 in 2023-2024, with its SchoolDigger rating declining from 4 stars to 2 stars. This suggests a concerning trend of declining academic performance, which may be linked to the school's high percentage of students from low-income families, ranging from 52.6% to 66.23% over the past three years. While the school has seen increased per-student spending, from $8,284 in 2018-2019 to $10,245 in 2021-2022, this investment has not yet translated into improved academic outcomes, especially when compared to nearby schools like Coulston Elementary and William F Loper Elementary.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1111 St Joseph St
       Shelbyville, IN  46176


(317) 398-7432

District: Shelbyville Central Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
620th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,245 Help


Students who attend Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Shelbyville Middle School
High:    Shelbyville Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  533

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.1%
Hispanic:
11.8%
Two or more races:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School ranks worse than 61.4% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Shelbyville Central Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.86. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.1%), Hispanic (11.8%), two or more races (5.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 66.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School is 16.1, which is the 2nd best among 3 elementary schools in the Shelbyville Central Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School is $10,245, which is the 2nd highest among 3 elementary schools in the Shelbyville Central Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Shelbyville Central Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Shelbyville Central Schools 192nd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 57.29 451st 959 53.0%
2006 58.17 435th 961 54.7%
2007 61.33 405th 985 58.9%
2008 59.85 440th 996 55.8%
2009 43.18 680th 1003 32.2%
2010 49.85 606th 1009 39.9%
2011 59.81 472nd 1025 54.0%
2012 52.76 572nd 1015 43.6%
2013 62.77 437th 1035 57.8%
2014 70.07 304th 1036 70.7%
2015 62.81 411th 1040 60.5%
2016 54.26 549th 1046 47.5%
2017 45.13 638th 1033 38.2%
2018 46.78 631st 1027 38.6%
2019 53.91 515th 1031 50.0%
2021 59.39 418th 1016 58.9%
2022 46.69 585th 1020 42.6%
2023 39.24 643rd 1016 36.7%
2024 40.86 620th 1010 38.6%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 258 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 262
1989 258 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 262
1990 276 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1991 286 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 288
1992 239 2 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 247
1993 240 4 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 249
1994 234 3 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 242
1995 252 3 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 263
1996 252 3 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 263
1997 210 3 1 2 0 n/a n/a 5 221
1998 237 2 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 247
1999 222 4 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 232
2000 223 2 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 230
2001 645 3 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 654
2002 613 9 1 25 0 n/a n/a 0 648
2003 613 9 1 25 0 n/a n/a 0 648
2004 670 12 4 29 0 n/a n/a 0 715
2005 627 11 2 24 0 n/a n/a 0 664
2006 638 8 1 26 0 n/a n/a 0 673
2007 604 7 1 39 0 n/a n/a 17 668
2008 672 13 2 44 0 n/a n/a 37 768
2009 654 16 2 51 0 n/a n/a 37 760
2010 558 12 3 45 1 n/a n/a 33 652
2011 510 11 3 64 3 0 21 0 612
2012 532 10 4 76 2 0 30 0 654
2013 520 7 0 60 2 0 32 0 621
2014 563 4 1 59 3 0 34 0 664
2015 571 5 6 80 2 0 29 0 693
2016 585 3 7 81 2 0 25 0 703
2017 565 1 9 80 2 0 32 0 689
2018 592 5 2 77 1 0 33 0 710
2019 556 5 4 76 1 0 25 0 667
2020 477 12 2 69 2 0 30 0 592
2021 437 10 2 71 1 0 23 0 544
2022 420 11 0 61 0 0 27 0 519
2023 432 9 0 63 0 0 29 0 533

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 262 15.6 16.7 27.1
1989 262 16.1 16.2 27.1
1990 280 15.0 18.6 23.2
1991 288 15.1 19.0 23.3
1992 247 13.0 19.0 30
1993 249 12.5 19.9 29.3
1994 242 12.5 19.4 31.4
1995 263 13.0 20.2 32.7
1996 263 13.0 20.2 32.7
1997 221 13.0 17.0 31.5
1998 247 13.0 19.0 35.6
1999 232 13.0 17.8 40.5
2000 230 12.0 19.2 40
2001 654 30.0 21.8 25.4
2002 648 32.0 20.3 37.2
2003 648 32.0 20.3 37.2
2004 715 32.0 22.3 34.3
2005 664 34.0 19.5 43.5
2006 673 32.0 21.0 41
2007 668 n/a n/a 47.6
2008 768 33.0 23.3 52.9
2009 760 36.0 21.1 57.3
2010 652 35.0 18.6 63.5
2011 612 35.4 17.2 61.6
2012 654 38.0 17.2 62.5
2013 621 38.0 16.3 62.6
2014 664 35.0 18.9 59.2
2015 693 36.0 19.2 62
2016 703 36.0 19.5 55.5
2017 689 30.0 22.9 49.1
2018 710 29.2 24.2 53.4
2019 667 32.4 20.5 60.1
2020 592 27.0 21.9 60
2021 544 31.0 17.5 61.4
2022 519 29.4 17.6 52.6
2023 533 33.0 16.1 66.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 262 15.6 16.7 27.1
1989 262 16.1 16.2 27.1
1990 280 15.0 18.6 23.2
1991 288 15.1 19.0 23.3
1992 247 13.0 19.0 30
1993 249 12.5 19.9 29.3
1994 242 12.5 19.4 31.4
1995 263 13.0 20.2 32.7
1996 263 13.0 20.2 32.7
1997 221 13.0 17.0 31.5
1998 247 13.0 19.0 35.6
1999 232 13.0 17.8 40.5
2000 230 12.0 19.2 40
2001 654 30.0 21.8 25.4
2002 648 32.0 20.3 37.2
2003 648 32.0 20.3 37.2
2004 715 32.0 22.3 34.3
2005 664 34.0 19.5 43.5
2006 673 32.0 21.0 41
2007 668 n/a n/a 47.6
2008 768 33.0 23.3 52.9
2009 760 36.0 21.1 57.3
2010 652 35.0 18.6 63.5
2011 612 35.4 17.2 61.6
2012 654 38.0 17.2 62.5
2013 621 38.0 16.3 62.6
2014 664 35.0 18.9 59.2
2015 693 36.0 19.2 62
2016 703 36.0 19.5 55.5
2017 689 30.0 22.9 49.1
2018 710 29.2 24.2 53.4
2019 667 32.4 20.5 60.1
2020 592 27.0 21.9 60
2021 544 31.0 17.5 61.4
2022 519 29.4 17.6 52.6
2023 533 33.0 16.1 66.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $694 (8.4%) $7,589 (91.6%) $8,284
2020 $718 (8.2%) $8,054 (91.8%) $8,773
2021 $903 (9.6%) $8,482 (90.4%) $9,385
2022 $1,004 (9.8%) $9,242 (90.2%) $10,245

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 515th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 643rd of 1016 Elementary schools
 13.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School)46.834.9
 11.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Shelbyville Central Schools)4732.1
 14.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School)64.938.4
 26.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Shelbyville Central Schools)67.751.5
 16.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School)49.530.8
 18.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Shelbyville Central Schools)44.833.5
 11.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School)60.244.9
 15.3%
   4th Grade Math (Shelbyville Central Schools)61.750.4
 11.3%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School)48.426.9
 21.5%
   4th Grade Science (Shelbyville Central Schools)47.530.8
 16.7%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School)37.232.2
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Shelbyville Central Schools)41.331.7
 9.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School)52.132.6
 19.5%
   5th Grade Math (Shelbyville Central Schools)53.932.9
 21.1%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School)30.930
 0.9%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Shelbyville Central Schools)33.626.3
 7.3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students667533
 20.1%
African American59
 80%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian40
 100%
Hispanic7663
 17.1%
Pacific Islander00
White556432
 22.3%
Two or More Races2529
 16%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.1%66.2%
 6.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 533 students attended Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School.

Students at Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School are 81% White, 12% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School ranks 620th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Shelbyville Middle School
High : Shelbyville Senior High School


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