Serving 497 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Model Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 497 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Model Elementary School's student population of 497 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
497 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Model Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Model Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1128 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
56%
15%
Black
3%
13%
White
36%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Model Elementary School's ranking?
Model Elementary School is ranked #1128 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Model Elementary School often compared to?
Model Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Goshen Elementary School, Parkside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Model Elementary School?
497 students attend Model Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Model Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Model Elementary School?
Model Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Model Elementary School offer ?
Model Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Model Elementary School part of?
Model Elementary School is part of Goshen Community Schools.
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