Dixie Bee Elementary School

Summary:

Dixie Bee Elementary School is a public elementary school in Terre Haute, Indiana, serving 587 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. This school stands out as a high-performing institution within the Vigo County School Corporation, consistently outpacing its peers in academic achievement and school rankings.

Dixie Bee Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages on ILEARN tests for English Language Arts and Math, with 46.62% of students proficient or better in ELA and 52.2% in Math, compared to just 31.71% and 33.43% respectively for the Vigo County School Corporation. The school also boasts a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks in the top third of Indiana elementary schools, placing it well ahead of nearby schools like Benjamin Franklin Elementary, Farrington Grove Elementary, and Blanche E. Fuqua Elementary, which lag behind in academic performance.

Dixie Bee's success may be attributed to its demographic and resource advantages, including a higher percentage of White students (76.15%) and a lower free/reduced lunch rate (41.74%) compared to surrounding schools. The school also benefits from higher per-student spending ($9,670 in 2021-2022) and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, which likely contribute to its strong academic outcomes. While nearby schools like Riley Elementary and Hoosier Prairie Elementary also perform well, Dixie Bee Elementary stands out as a true standout within the Vigo County School Corporation.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1655 E Jessica Dr
       Terre Haute, IN  47802


(812) 462-4445

District: Vigo County School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
336th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,670 Help


Students who attend Dixie Bee Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Honey Creek Middle School
High:    Terre Haute South Vigo High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  599

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.8%
Asian:
10.5%
Two or more races:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dixie Bee Elementary School ranks better than 66.7% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 2nd among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Vigo County School Corp District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.57. (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 (72.8%), Asian (10.5%), two or more races (6.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dixie Bee Elementary School is 16.5, which is the highest among 16 elementary schools in the Vigo County School Corp District! (See more...)
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Compare Dixie Bee Elementary School employs 36.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dixie Bee Elementary School is $9,670. 13 elementary schools in the Vigo County School Corp District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Dixie Bee Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Vigo County School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Vigo County School Corp 253rd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dixie Bee Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 88.82 47th 959 95.1%
2006 88.36 52nd 961 94.6%
2007 80.54 129th 985 86.9%
2008 84.01 93rd 996 90.7%
2009 82.62 104th 1003 89.6%
2010 81.52 121st 1009 88.0%
2011 74.71 214th 1025 79.1%
2012 81.49 120th 1015 88.2%
2013 70.08 299th 1035 71.1%
2014 79.87 144th 1036 86.1%
2015 83.42 108th 1040 89.6%
2016 78.80 173rd 1046 83.5%
2017 82.24 134th 1033 87.0%
2018 84.36 114th 1027 88.9%
2019 83.64 125th 1031 87.9%
2021 70.97 286th 1016 71.9%
2022 80.05 176th 1020 82.7%
2023 73.20 259th 1016 74.5%
2024 66.57 336th 1010 66.7%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Friday, May 8, 2009

Open Quote This is the best school ever. The teachers here take pride in spending quality time teaching the kids and sharing information on projects which need help. When you walk in those doors, you come across two beautiful staff ladies who welcome you with a big smile which really makes you feel good. It's like having a sunshine after long days of darkness. From there we get to meet the Principal, who should be named as "principal on wheels". She is so energetic and full of life, she greets each and every visitor with her smile and takes pride in her work too. She is always ready to run around the whole school helping teachers and the staff and the visitors. It's amazing to watch her help the cafeteria staff during the lunch hours. Where else, do you get to see a principal who even cleans up the tables to have them ready for the kids to eat lunch. She interacts with the kids and mingles with them which really makes the kids friendly to her. They all look upon her as a best friend. My little girl always talks about her principal and she says that she wants to stay in this school forever. This principal is amazing! Then, comes the teachers who are always ready to spend some extra time if the kids need help. Sometimes they like to stay after school to help the kids with some study issues. Not only one, but you will see the same kind of energy in each and every teacher. They all seem to be giving positive vibes to the kids which encourages them to do bettter and better each day. Each and every assistant teacher in the school does its job efficiently and makes us feel proud of them. I would also like to thank the janitors who help our kids stay in a clean, healthy environment. Another story I remember here is that its being said that when God made mom, he said that he couldn't be there everytime, so mom was his replacement. Well, then I would like to add that when a mom is temporarily unavailable, it is the school teachers and the staff who do a responsible job like a mom. I salute each and every teacher, staff member, every person who is a part of this noble job. I thank all of them from the bottom of my heart and anything I talk about my wonderful school is less, since it is the BEST. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Dixie Bee Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 675 11 26 7 0 n/a n/a 0 719
1989 664 17 36 9 0 n/a n/a 0 726
1990 666 10 36 7 1 n/a n/a 0 720
1991 698 12 45 6 0 n/a n/a 0 761
1992 711 14 40 10 0 n/a n/a 0 775
1993 729 18 58 6 0 n/a n/a 0 811
1994 617 15 40 7 5 n/a n/a 0 684
1995 615 8 50 6 0 n/a n/a 0 679
1996 615 8 50 6 0 n/a n/a 0 679
1997 549 17 48 7 0 n/a n/a 3 624
1998 540 11 43 4 0 n/a n/a 0 598
1999 531 11 45 3 0 n/a n/a 0 590
2000 516 10 34 2 0 n/a n/a 0 562
2001 500 13 44 6 0 n/a n/a 0 563
2002 508 10 48 6 0 n/a n/a 0 572
2003 508 10 48 6 0 n/a n/a 0 572
2004 500 9 36 4 0 n/a n/a 0 549
2005 494 9 48 5 0 n/a n/a 0 556
2006 486 13 55 9 0 n/a n/a 0 563
2007 442 20 58 14 0 n/a n/a 23 557
2008 430 18 61 10 0 n/a n/a 25 544
2009 438 27 58 2 0 n/a n/a 29 554
2010 454 24 73 2 0 n/a n/a 32 585
2011 469 26 55 9 0 0 36 0 595
2012 490 19 60 11 4 0 35 0 619
2013 489 20 75 11 0 0 26 0 621
2014 499 17 71 14 0 0 36 0 637
2015 530 11 62 13 0 0 38 0 654
2016 516 20 63 21 0 0 38 0 658
2017 534 16 69 18 0 0 50 0 687
2018 524 23 60 29 0 0 41 0 677
2019 485 22 56 29 0 3 46 0 641
2020 479 24 48 36 0 1 40 0 628
2021 452 29 43 34 0 2 34 0 594
2022 439 29 43 33 0 2 42 0 588
2023 447 24 46 39 0 1 30 0 587
2024 436 23 63 38 0 0 39 0 599

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 Dixie Bee Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 719 34.5 20.8 5.4
1989 726 34.7 20.9 5.2
1990 720 34.8 20.6 3.1
1991 761 35.4 21.4 3
1992 775 33.6 23.0 5.5
1993 811 35.1 23.1 6.8
1994 684 29.8 23.0 7.3
1995 679 30.7 22.1 6
1996 679 30.7 22.1 6
1997 624 31.5 19.8 5.8
1998 598 32.3 18.5 7.7
1999 590 30.1 19.6 14.2
2000 562 30.3 18.5 13.9
2001 563 31.4 17.9 15.6
2002 572 30.5 18.8 14.9
2003 572 30.5 18.8 14.9
2004 549 31.2 17.6 18.8
2005 556 31.3 17.8 20.1
2006 563 29.1 19.3 19.9
2007 557 n/a n/a 21
2008 544 29.1 18.7 26.2
2009 554 29.3 18.9 25.7
2010 585 29.2 19.9 28.8
2011 595 26.8 22.2 23.2
2012 619 30.0 20.6 30
2013 621 32.0 19.4 32.9
2014 637 31.0 20.5 36.4
2015 654 32.0 20.4 37.8
2016 658 32.0 20.5 35.1
2017 687 33.0 20.8 32.9
2018 677 33.0 20.5 32.5
2019 641 30.0 21.3 32.9
2020 628 27.0 23.2 32.5
2021 594 36.3 16.3 35.7
2022 588 42.9 13.6 33.5
2023 587 35.7 16.4 41.7
2024 599 36.2 16.5 42.9

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 Dixie Bee Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 719 34.5 20.8 5.4
1989 726 34.7 20.9 5.2
1990 720 34.8 20.6 3.1
1991 761 35.4 21.4 3
1992 775 33.6 23.0 5.5
1993 811 35.1 23.1 6.8
1994 684 29.8 23.0 7.3
1995 679 30.7 22.1 6
1996 679 30.7 22.1 6
1997 624 31.5 19.8 5.8
1998 598 32.3 18.5 7.7
1999 590 30.1 19.6 14.2
2000 562 30.3 18.5 13.9
2001 563 31.4 17.9 15.6
2002 572 30.5 18.8 14.9
2003 572 30.5 18.8 14.9
2004 549 31.2 17.6 18.8
2005 556 31.3 17.8 20.1
2006 563 29.1 19.3 19.9
2007 557 n/a n/a 21
2008 544 29.1 18.7 26.2
2009 554 29.3 18.9 25.7
2010 585 29.2 19.9 28.8
2011 595 26.8 22.2 23.2
2012 619 30.0 20.6 30
2013 621 32.0 19.4 32.9
2014 637 31.0 20.5 36.4
2015 654 32.0 20.4 37.8
2016 658 32.0 20.5 35.1
2017 687 33.0 20.8 32.9
2018 677 33.0 20.5 32.5
2019 641 30.0 21.3 32.9
2020 628 27.0 23.2 32.5
2021 594 36.3 16.3 35.7
2022 588 42.9 13.6 33.5
2023 587 35.7 16.4 41.7
2024 599 36.2 16.5 42.9

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 Dixie Bee Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $220 (2.6%) $8,276 (97.4%) $8,496
2020 $261 (2.9%) $8,712 (97.1%) $8,973
2021 $847 (8.8%) $8,797 (91.2%) $9,643
2022 $842 (8.7%) $8,829 (91.3%) $9,670

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dixie Bee Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 125th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 259th of 1016 Elementary schools
 13.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dixie Bee Elementary School)6654.4
 11.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Vigo County School Corp)43.934.5
 9.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Dixie Bee Elementary School)79.868.5
 11.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Vigo County School Corp)57.648
 9.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dixie Bee Elementary School)54.546.5
 8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Vigo County School Corp)41.832.2
 9.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Dixie Bee Elementary School)72.757.6
 15.1%
   4th Grade Math (Vigo County School Corp)55.542
 13.5%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Dixie Bee Elementary School)61.643.4
 18.2%
   4th Grade Science (Vigo County School Corp)47.633
 14.6%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dixie Bee Elementary School)58.247.1
 11.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Vigo County School Corp)43.933.5
 10.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Dixie Bee Elementary School)71.851
 20.8%
   5th Grade Math (Vigo County School Corp)51.536
 15.5%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Dixie Bee Elementary School)64.545.2
 19.3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Vigo County School Corp)46.933.6
 13.3%
   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 Students641587
 8.4%
African American2224
 9.1%
American Indian00
Asian5646
 17.9%
Hispanic2939
 34.5%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White485447
 7.8%
Two or More Races4630
 34.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.9%41.7%
 8.8%


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Students at Dixie Bee Elementary School are 73% White, 11% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 4% African American.

Students who attend Dixie Bee Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Honey Creek Middle School
High : Terre Haute South Vigo High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 599 students attended Dixie Bee Elementary School.

Dixie Bee Elementary School ranks 336th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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