Serving 237 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Poston Road Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 237 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Poston Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Poston Road Elementary School's student population of 237 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
237 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Poston Road Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Poston Road Elementary School is 0.21, 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
#641 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
6%
15%
White
89%
62%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.7%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poston Road Elementary School's ranking?
Poston Road Elementary School is ranked #641 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Poston Road Elementary School often compared to?
Poston Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Elementary School Of Communications by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Poston Road Elementary School?
237 students attend Poston Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Poston Road Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Poston Road Elementary School?
Poston Road Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Poston Road Elementary School offer ?
Poston Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Poston Road Elementary School part of?
Poston Road Elementary School is part of MSD Martinsville Schools.
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