Serving 434 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Coulston Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 434 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Coulston Elementary School's student population of 434 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
434 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Coulston Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coulston Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1024 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
25%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
65%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coulston Elementary School's ranking?
Coulston Elementary School is ranked #1024 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Coulston Elementary School often compared to?
Coulston Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School, Triton Central Elementary School, Waldron Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Coulston Elementary School?
434 students attend Coulston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Coulston Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coulston Elementary School?
Coulston Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Coulston Elementary School offer ?
Coulston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Coulston Elementary School part of?
Coulston Elementary School is part of Shelbyville Central Schools School District.
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