Hoosier Prairie Elementary School

Summary:

Hoosier Prairie Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Terre Haute, Indiana, with a student population of 394. The school is part of the Vigo County School Corp, which is ranked 251 out of 381 school districts in Indiana and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hoosier Prairie Elementary consistently outperforms the Vigo County School Corporation and the state of Indiana in standardized test scores, particularly in math. For example, in 2023-2024, 37.8% of Hoosier Prairie students were proficient or better in ILEARN/Math for all grades, compared to 33.43% for the district and 52.4% for the state in 3rd grade. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 10.0% in 2020-2021 to 18.4% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the district average. Hoosier Prairie also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 45.04% to 53.05% in recent years, and spends more per student ($10,479 in 2021-2022) compared to the district average.

Compared to nearby schools, Hoosier Prairie generally outperforms many of them in terms of test scores, such as Dixie Bee Elementary, which is ranked higher but has significantly lower proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Math. However, despite its strong academic performance, Hoosier Prairie's statewide ranking has been declining over the years, from 377 out of 1,031 Indiana elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 599 out of 1,010 in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school has a much less diverse student population compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Farrington Grove Elementary and Benjamin Franklin Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2800 W Harlan Dr
       Terre Haute, IN  47802


(812) 462-4236

District: Vigo County School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
599th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,479 Help


Students who attend Hoosier Prairie Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  394

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.4%
Two or more races:
3.3%
Hispanic:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hoosier Prairie Elementary School ranks worse than 59.3% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 6th 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 42.36. (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 (94.4%), two or more races (3.3%), Hispanic (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hoosier Prairie Elementary School is 16.7. 14 elementary schools in the Vigo County School Corp District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Hoosier Prairie Elementary School employs 23.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hoosier Prairie Elementary School is $10,479, which is the 7th highest among 15 elementary schools in the Vigo County School Corp District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Hoosier Prairie 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 Hoosier Prairie Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 37.53 694th 959 27.6%
2006 38.60 678th 961 29.4%
2007 43.13 665th 985 32.5%
2008 51.66 566th 996 43.2%
2009 46.21 646th 1003 35.6%
2010 46.03 642nd 1009 36.4%
2011 52.01 600th 1025 41.5%
2012 54.50 547th 1015 46.1%
2013 55.32 555th 1035 46.4%
2014 47.21 662nd 1036 36.1%
2015 48.54 614th 1040 41.0%
2016 44.42 690th 1046 34.0%
2017 57.66 495th 1033 52.1%
2018 68.89 328th 1027 68.1%
2019 63.62 377th 1031 63.4%
2021 55.40 470th 1016 53.7%
2022 51.29 533rd 1020 47.7%
2023 46.51 574th 1016 43.5%
2024 42.36 599th 1010 40.7%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Hoosier Prairie Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 496 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1989 480 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1990 479 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 479
1991 483 2 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 487
1992 457 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 458
1993 456 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1994 382 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1995 372 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1996 372 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1997 383 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1998 413 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1999 428 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 433
2000 434 2 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 442
2001 428 2 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 435
2002 420 2 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 426
2003 420 2 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 426
2004 412 3 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 422
2005 400 3 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 415
2006 396 5 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 411
2007 369 6 5 4 0 n/a n/a 9 393
2008 379 6 4 3 0 n/a n/a 10 402
2009 370 2 3 4 0 n/a n/a 14 393
2010 358 1 4 4 0 n/a n/a 19 386
2011 332 4 3 10 4 0 16 0 369
2012 339 8 0 14 2 0 19 0 382
2013 326 5 0 12 2 0 18 0 363
2014 324 7 0 12 1 0 15 0 359
2015 317 4 0 10 0 0 18 0 349
2016 314 5 1 11 2 2 18 0 353
2017 302 5 1 12 1 3 13 0 337
2018 305 2 1 10 0 3 16 0 337
2019 313 3 1 14 0 3 6 0 340
2020 333 1 0 9 0 4 11 0 358
2021 311 0 0 10 0 4 12 0 337
2022 351 1 0 8 0 1 12 0 373
2023 372 1 0 8 0 0 13 0 394

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 Hoosier Prairie Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 496 23.8 20.8 17.1
1989 481 23.8 20.2 19.3
1990 479 25.0 19.1 17.1
1991 487 24.0 20.2 17.5
1992 458 24.0 19.0 22.7
1993 456 21.0 21.7 20.8
1994 383 21.5 17.8 24.8
1995 375 21.4 17.5 22.4
1996 375 21.4 17.5 22.4
1997 387 25.1 15.4 25.1
1998 416 23.2 17.9 25.2
1999 433 22.6 19.2 33.9
2000 442 22.8 19.4 31.2
2001 435 23.2 18.8 33.6
2002 426 23.1 18.4 36.9
2003 426 23.1 18.4 36.9
2004 422 23.9 17.7 39.6
2005 415 24.9 16.7 39
2006 411 24.1 17.1 40.1
2007 393 n/a n/a 40.4
2008 402 23.4 17.2 37.8
2009 393 23.5 16.7 40.1
2010 386 22.8 16.8 47.7
2011 369 18.3 20.0 45.5
2012 382 24.0 15.9 51
2013 363 21.0 17.2 43.3
2014 359 21.0 17.0 51
2015 349 19.0 18.3 51.3
2016 353 19.0 18.5 48.2
2017 337 18.0 18.7 47.8
2018 337 20.0 16.8 47.2
2019 340 18.0 18.8 46.5
2020 358 18.0 19.8 48.9
2021 337 21.0 16.0 49.3
2022 373 24.9 14.9 45
2023 394 23.5 16.7 53

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 Hoosier Prairie Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 496 23.8 20.8 17.1
1989 481 23.8 20.2 19.3
1990 479 25.0 19.1 17.1
1991 487 24.0 20.2 17.5
1992 458 24.0 19.0 22.7
1993 456 21.0 21.7 20.8
1994 383 21.5 17.8 24.8
1995 375 21.4 17.5 22.4
1996 375 21.4 17.5 22.4
1997 387 25.1 15.4 25.1
1998 416 23.2 17.9 25.2
1999 433 22.6 19.2 33.9
2000 442 22.8 19.4 31.2
2001 435 23.2 18.8 33.6
2002 426 23.1 18.4 36.9
2003 426 23.1 18.4 36.9
2004 422 23.9 17.7 39.6
2005 415 24.9 16.7 39
2006 411 24.1 17.1 40.1
2007 393 n/a n/a 40.4
2008 402 23.4 17.2 37.8
2009 393 23.5 16.7 40.1
2010 386 22.8 16.8 47.7
2011 369 18.3 20.0 45.5
2012 382 24.0 15.9 51
2013 363 21.0 17.2 43.3
2014 359 21.0 17.0 51
2015 349 19.0 18.3 51.3
2016 353 19.0 18.5 48.2
2017 337 18.0 18.7 47.8
2018 337 20.0 16.8 47.2
2019 340 18.0 18.8 46.5
2020 358 18.0 19.8 48.9
2021 337 21.0 16.0 49.3
2022 373 24.9 14.9 45
2023 394 23.5 16.7 53

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 Hoosier Prairie Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $319 (3.3%) $9,267 (96.7%) $9,586
2020 $439 (4.4%) $9,633 (95.6%) $10,072
2021 $1,028 (9.3%) $10,003 (90.7%) $11,031
2022 $671 (6.4%) $9,808 (93.6%) $10,479

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hoosier Prairie 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 377th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 574th of 1016 Elementary schools
 19.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hoosier Prairie Elementary School)64.741.3
 23.4%
   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 (Hoosier Prairie Elementary School)62.734.9
 27.8%
   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 (Hoosier Prairie Elementary School)42.937
 5.9%
   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 (Hoosier Prairie Elementary School)44.937.8
 7.1%
   4th Grade Math (Vigo County School Corp)55.542
 13.5%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Hoosier Prairie Elementary School)42.941.3
 1.6%
   4th Grade Science (Vigo County School Corp)47.633
 14.6%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hoosier Prairie Elementary School)58.330.8
 27.5%
   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 (Hoosier Prairie Elementary School)60.438.5
 21.9%
   5th Grade Math (Vigo County School Corp)51.536
 15.5%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Hoosier Prairie Elementary School)56.336.9
 19.4%
   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 Students340394
 15.9%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic148
 42.9%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White313372
 18.8%
Two or More Races613
 116.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.5%53%
 6.6%


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Students who attend Hoosier Prairie Elementary School usually go on to attend:

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

Students at Hoosier Prairie Elementary School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 394 students attended Hoosier Prairie Elementary School.

Hoosier Prairie Elementary School ranks 599th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 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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