William Tell Elementary School

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William Tell Elementary School ranks 362 nd of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

William Tell Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Tell City, Indiana, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 757 and is part of the Tell City-Troy Township School Corporation.

While the school has a stable student population and experienced teaching staff, it faces some challenges that may be impacting student outcomes. William Tell Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (91.55%) compared to surrounding schools, and a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 18.9%, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the school's proficiency rates in ILEARN/English Language Arts (45.6%) and ILEARN/Math (45.85%) for all grades were lower than the district averages. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (51.52%), which can impact academic performance.

When compared to nearby top-performing schools like David Turnham Education Center and Nancy Hanks Elementary School, which are part of the North Spencer County School Corporation, William Tell Elementary School generally performs below in areas such as test scores and chronic absenteeism. To improve student outcomes, the school may need to focus on addressing these areas of concern, such as improving student attendance and implementing more effective academic interventions.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

1235 31st St
Tell City, IN 47586

(812) 547-9727

District: Tell City-Troy Township School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
362^nd of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,067

Students who attend William Tell Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Tell City Junior-Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 744

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.6%

Two or more races:

3.0%

Asian:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details William Tell Elementary School ranks better than 64.2% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.29. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.6%), two or more races (3%), Asian (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at William Tell Elementary School is 14.5. (See more...)

Compare William Tell Elementary School employs 51 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at William Tell Elementary School is $9,067.

Schooldigger Rankings:

William Tell Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Tell City-Troy Township School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Tell City-Troy Township School Corp 98^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for William Tell Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	48.51	570^th	959	40.6%
2006	50.02	557^th	961	42.0%
2007	45.79	630^th	985	36.0%
2008	55.11	524^th	996	47.4%
2009	65.02	365^th	1003	63.6%
2010	75.29	209^th	1009	79.3%
2011	62.44	437^th	1025	57.4%
2012	71.73	263^rd	1015	74.1%
2013	63.30	425^th	1035	58.9%
2014	75.92	186^th	1036	82.0%
2015	74.08	231^st	1040	77.8%
2016	71.43	281^st	1046	73.1%
2017	68.21	330^th	1033	68.1%
2018	64.40	394^th	1027	61.6%
2019	61.03	412^th	1031	60.0%
2021	57.66	440^th	1016	56.7%
2022	56.64	467^th	1020	54.2%
2023	51.79	519^th	1016	48.9%
2024	64.29	362^nd	1010	64.2%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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by a teacher
Tuesday, March 13, 2012

William Tell is an amazing school to attend. I haven't subbed, taught, or coached in a school as friendly and warm as WTE. Close Quote

Enrollment information for William Tell Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	406	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	406
2001	809	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	815
2002	795	0	5	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	807
2003	795	0	5	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	807
2004	737	1	8	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	755
2005	714	0	12	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	735
2006	695	0	10	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	712
2007	683	1	8	6	1	n/a	n/a	19	718
2008	680	2	8	7	1	n/a	n/a	20	718
2009	685	3	6	2	2	n/a	n/a	24	722
2010	722	1	4	2	2	n/a	n/a	27	758
2011	820	3	6	12	2	1	24	0	868
2012	800	4	6	19	3	1	25	0	858
2013	812	5	6	24	1	1	23	0	872
2014	788	5	9	22	0	0	27	0	851
2015	784	2	10	22	3	0	33	0	854
2016	781	4	9	20	3	0	29	0	846
2017	761	6	4	20	4	0	30	0	825
2018	705	4	8	23	2	0	27	0	769
2019	720	9	14	14	2	0	22	0	781
2020	710	14	11	13	3	0	24	0	775
2021	680	7	13	15	1	0	26	0	742
2022	696	12	12	16	3	1	29	0	769
2023	693	12	12	13	4	0	23	0	757
2024	689	6	13	12	1	1	22	0	744

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 William Tell Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	406	43.0	9.4	51.5
2001	815	41.0	19.9	28.7
2002	807	42.0	19.2	35.7
2003	807	42.0	19.2	35.7
2004	755	39.2	19.3	39.7
2005	735	36.2	20.3	42.9
2006	712	33.0	21.6	40.3
2007	718	n/a	n/a	46.2
2008	718	36.6	19.6	48.1
2009	722	34.9	20.7	47.7
2010	758	36.1	20.9	52.7
2011	868	39.8	21.8	52.2
2012	858	45.0	19.0	54.2
2013	872	47.0	18.5	52.1
2014	851	47.0	18.1	51.8
2015	854	45.0	18.9	48.5
2016	846	43.0	19.6	44.1
2017	825	44.0	18.7	50.3
2018	769	41.0	18.7	50.2
2019	781	39.0	20.0	49.3
2020	775	40.0	19.3	53.2
2021	742	39.0	19.0	50.1
2022	769	48.0	16.0	46.9
2023	757	51.0	14.8	51.5
2024	744	51.0	14.5	57

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 William Tell Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	406	43.0	9.4	51.5
2001	815	41.0	19.9	28.7
2002	807	42.0	19.2	35.7
2003	807	42.0	19.2	35.7
2004	755	39.2	19.3	39.7
2005	735	36.2	20.3	42.9
2006	712	33.0	21.6	40.3
2007	718	n/a	n/a	46.2
2008	718	36.6	19.6	48.1
2009	722	34.9	20.7	47.7
2010	758	36.1	20.9	52.7
2011	868	39.8	21.8	52.2
2012	858	45.0	19.0	54.2
2013	872	47.0	18.5	52.1
2014	851	47.0	18.1	51.8
2015	854	45.0	18.9	48.5
2016	846	43.0	19.6	44.1
2017	825	44.0	18.7	50.3
2018	769	41.0	18.7	50.2
2019	781	39.0	20.0	49.3
2020	775	40.0	19.3	53.2
2021	742	39.0	19.0	50.1
2022	769	48.0	16.0	46.9
2023	757	51.0	14.8	51.5
2024	744	51.0	14.5	57

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for William Tell Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$800 (10.1%)	$7,106 (89.9%)	$7,906
2020	$855 (10.5%)	$7,324 (89.5%)	$8,179
2021	$1,063 (11.7%)	$8,024 (88.3%)	$9,088
2022	$1,306 (14.4%)	$7,761 (85.6%)	$9,067

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on William Tell 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 412^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 519^th of 1016 Elementary schools	11.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (William Tell Elementary School)	52.3	43.5	8.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tell City-Troy Township School Corp)	52.3	43.5	8.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (William Tell Elementary School)	56.1	48.9	7.2%
3rd Grade Math (Tell City-Troy Township School Corp)	56.1	48.9	7.2%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (William Tell Elementary School)	37.9	40.6	2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tell City-Troy Township School Corp)	37.9	40.6	2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (William Tell Elementary School)	56.3	44.6	11.8%
4th Grade Math (Tell City-Troy Township School Corp)	56.3	44.6	11.8%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (William Tell Elementary School)	50.5	36.6	13.9%
4th Grade Science (Tell City-Troy Township School Corp)	50.5	36.6	13.9%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (William Tell Elementary School)	49	38.1	10.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tell City-Troy Township School Corp)	49	38.1	10.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (William Tell Elementary School)	59.2	27.8	31.4%
5th Grade Math (Tell City-Troy Township School Corp)	59.2	27.8	31.4%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (William Tell Elementary School)	54.1	41.2	12.9%
5th Grade Social Studies (Tell City-Troy Township School Corp)	54.1	41.2	12.9%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (William Tell Elementary School)	54.1	42	12.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Tell City-Troy Township School Corp)	54.1	42	12.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.8	40.8	7%
6th Grade Math (William Tell Elementary School)	48.6	24	24.6%
6th Grade Math (Tell City-Troy Township School Corp)	48.6	24	24.6%
6th Grade Math (Indiana)	46.4	38.3	8.1%
6th Grade Science (William Tell Elementary School)	49.5	35	14.5%
6th Grade Science (Tell City-Troy Township School Corp)	49.5	35	14.5%
6th Grade Science (Indiana)	48.6	38.2	10.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	781	757	3.1%
African American	9	12	33.3%
American Indian	2	4	100%
Asian	14	12	14.3%
Hispanic	14	13	7.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	720	693	3.8%
Two or More Races	22	23	4.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49.3%	51.5%	2.2%

Schools Near William Tell Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)					ILEARN Math (2024)					ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
William Tell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1235 31st St	Tell City	47586	Perry County	Tell City-Troy Township School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 547-9727	744	51	14.5	57.0%	689 (92.6%)	6 (0.8%)	12 (1.6%)	13 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	22 (3.0%)	64.3	362^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	64.2%		51.8	519^th of 1016 public elementary schools	48.9%	157	47.4	44.9	39.0	51.6	45.6	60.0	51.0	40.0	32.3	45.9	46.0	$9,067	$1,306	$7,761
Perry Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	18677 Old SR 37	Leopold	47551	Perry County	Perry Central Com Schools Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 843-5122	722	37	19.7	42.0%	701 (97.1%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.7%)	77.2	210^th of 1010 public elementary schools	79.2%		73.9	247^th of 1016 public elementary schools	75.7%	37	47.4	59.5	43.2	57.7	52.1	70.5	73.8	48.7	49.4	61.2	33.8	$8,636	$739	$7,897
Lincoln Trail Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	13726 N Sr 245	Lamar	47550	Spencer County	North Spencer County School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 544-2929	354	21	16.8	28.2%	338 (95.5%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.5%)	89.6	76^th of 1010 public elementary schools	92.5%		92.8	47^th of 1016 public elementary schools	95.4%	29	61.8	57.4	54.2	56.9	57.5	74.6	68.5	67.8	68.6	69.9	62.7	$7,565	$265	$7,300
Nancy Hanks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	19260 N Sr 162	Ferdinand	47532	Dubois County	North Spencer County School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 357-5091	288	16	18.1	26.0%	275 (95.5%)	2 (0.7%)	5 (1.7%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	94.3	35^th of 1010 public elementary schools	96.5%		95	28^th of 1016 public elementary schools	97.2%	7	48.2	71.0	87.0	74.4	70.2	85.2	67.7	78.3	79.1	77.4	78.3	$9,665	$265	$9,400
Chrisney Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	311 Church St	Chrisney	47611	Spencer County	North Spencer County School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 362-8200	226	14	16.3	38.5%	215 (95.1%)	4 (1.8%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	90.8	66^th of 1010 public elementary schools	93.5%		85.8	118^th of 1016 public elementary schools	88.4%	52	58.6	66.7	52.2	60.7	59.4	79.3	90.5	73.9	60.7	75.3	52.2	$13,250	$542	$12,707
Rockport-Ohio Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 S 6th St	Rockport	47635	Spencer County	South Spencer County School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 649-2201	320	23	14.2	51.3%	286 (89.4%)	7 (2.2%)	7 (2.2%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (5.3%)	53.1	492^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	51.3%		63	379^th of 1016 public elementary schools	62.7%	113	31.6	39.1	46.7		38.5	52.6	54.4	37.8		48.7	28.9	$9,316	$1,464	$7,853
Ferdinand Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	402 E 8th St	Ferdinand	47532	Dubois County	Southeast Dubois County School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 817-0900	288	20	14.2	22.9%	271 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	85.5	120^th of 1010 public elementary schools	88.1%		88.6	79^th of 1016 public elementary schools	92.2%	41	56.4	58.2			57.5	62.5	76.4			70.5		$7,860	$261	$7,599
David Turnham Education Center	Public	PK, KG-6	Dunn & Locust Sts	Dale	47523	Spencer County	North Spencer County School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 937-4300	299	19	15.8	52.2%	211 (70.6%)	1 (0.3%)	83 (27.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	75.8	226^th of 1010 public elementary schools	77.6%		90.8	62^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	93.9%	164	36.2	60.5	45.2	68.3	52.2	46.8	73.7	54.8	53.7	56.7	58.1	$8,994	$670	$8,323

Frequently Asked Questions about William Tell Elementary School

What schools do graduates of William Tell Elementary School attend?

Students who attend William Tell Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Tell City Junior-Senior High School

How many students attend William Tell Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 744 students attended William Tell Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of William Tell Elementary School?

Students at William Tell Elementary School are 93% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% Hispanic.

Is William Tell Elementary School a good school?

William Tell Elementary School ranks 362^nd of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is William Tell Elementary School in?

Tell City-Troy Township School Corp

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