Serving 624 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Seymour-redding 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 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 624 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Seymour-redding Elementary School's student population of 624 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
624 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Seymour-redding 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 Seymour-redding Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#927 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
31%
15%
Black
3%
13%
White
61%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Seymour-redding Elementary School's ranking?
Seymour-redding Elementary School is ranked #927 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Seymour-redding Elementary School often compared to?
Seymour-redding Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Emerson Elementary School, Margaret R Brown Elementary School, Seymour-jackson 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 39% IN state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Seymour-redding Elementary School?
624 students attend Seymour-redding Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Seymour-redding Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Seymour-redding Elementary School?
Seymour-redding Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Seymour-redding Elementary School offer ?
Seymour-redding Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Seymour-redding Elementary School part of?
Seymour-redding Elementary School is part of Seymour Community Schools School District.
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