William Tell Elementary School

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:
362nd of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,067 Help


Students who attend William Tell Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Tell City Junior-Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  744

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.6%
Two or more races:
3.0%
Asian:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details William Tell Elementary School ranks better than 64.2% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.29. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.6%), two or more races (3%), Asian (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at William Tell Elementary School is 14.5. (See more...)
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Compare William Tell Elementary School employs 51 full-time teachers.
Finance
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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 98th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2005 48.51 570th 959 40.6%
2006 50.02 557th 961 42.0%
2007 45.79 630th 985 36.0%
2008 55.11 524th 996 47.4%
2009 65.02 365th 1003 63.6%
2010 75.29 209th 1009 79.3%
2011 62.44 437th 1025 57.4%
2012 71.73 263rd 1015 74.1%
2013 63.30 425th 1035 58.9%
2014 75.92 186th 1036 82.0%
2015 74.08 231st 1040 77.8%
2016 71.43 281st 1046 73.1%
2017 68.21 330th 1033 68.1%
2018 64.40 394th 1027 61.6%
2019 61.03 412th 1031 60.0%
2021 57.66 440th 1016 56.7%
2022 56.64 467th 1020 54.2%
2023 51.79 519th 1016 48.9%
2024 64.29 362nd 1010 64.2%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

William Tell Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a teacher
Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Open Quote 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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 412th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 519th 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)52.343.5
 8.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tell City-Troy Township School Corp)52.343.5
 8.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (William Tell Elementary School)56.148.9
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Tell City-Troy Township School Corp)56.148.9
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (William Tell Elementary School)37.940.6
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tell City-Troy Township School Corp)37.940.6
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (William Tell Elementary School)56.344.6
 11.8%
   4th Grade Math (Tell City-Troy Township School Corp)56.344.6
 11.8%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (William Tell Elementary School)50.536.6
 13.9%
   4th Grade Science (Tell City-Troy Township School Corp)50.536.6
 13.9%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (William Tell Elementary School)4938.1
 10.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tell City-Troy Township School Corp)4938.1
 10.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (William Tell Elementary School)59.227.8
 31.4%
   5th Grade Math (Tell City-Troy Township School Corp)59.227.8
 31.4%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (William Tell Elementary School)54.141.2
 12.9%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Tell City-Troy Township School Corp)54.141.2
 12.9%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (William Tell Elementary School)54.142
 12.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tell City-Troy Township School Corp)54.142
 12.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (William Tell Elementary School)48.624
 24.6%
   6th Grade Math (Tell City-Troy Township School Corp)48.624
 24.6%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (William Tell Elementary School)49.535
 14.5%
   6th Grade Science (Tell City-Troy Township School Corp)49.535
 14.5%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students781757
 3.1%
African American912
 33.3%
American Indian24
 100%
Asian1412
 14.3%
Hispanic1413
 7.1%
Pacific Islander00
White720693
 3.8%
Two or More Races2223
 4.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.3%51.5%
 2.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about William Tell Elementary School

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

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

High : Tell City Junior-Senior High School

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

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


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