Serving 744 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, William Tell Elementary School ranks in the top 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 37% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 744 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
William Tell Elementary School's student population of 744 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
744 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
School Rankings
William Tell Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Tell Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#774 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
92%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Tell Elementary School's ranking?
William Tell Elementary School is ranked #774 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are William Tell Elementary School often compared to?
William Tell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Perry Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend William Tell Elementary School?
744 students attend William Tell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of William Tell Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Tell Elementary School?
William Tell Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does William Tell Elementary School offer ?
William Tell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is William Tell Elementary School part of?
William Tell Elementary School is part of Tell City-Troy TWP School Corp School District.
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