Tri Elementary School

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Tri Elementary School ranks 610 th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Tri Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Straughn, Indiana, serving 315 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the South Henry School Corporation, which is ranked 270 out of 381 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tri Elementary School faces several challenges, including lower academic performance compared to the state and nearby schools. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (28.74%) and Math (43.71%) were below the South Henry School Corporation (31.3% and 29.64%, respectively) and the state averages. Additionally, the school has a higher chronic absenteeism rate (9.8% in 2022-2023) and a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (55.24% in 2022-2023), suggesting a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

When compared to nearby elementary schools, such as Blue River Valley Elementary School, Hagerstown Elementary School, and several schools in the New Castle Community School Corporation, Tri Elementary School generally underperforms in academic measures. The school's statewide ranking has also steadily declined over the past several years, from 362 out of 1,031 Indiana elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 610 out of 1,010 in 2023-2024, with a corresponding decrease in its SchoolDigger rating from 3 stars to 2 stars.

Detail:

Public K-5

6972 S St Rd 103
Straughn, IN 47387

(765) 987-7090

District: South Henry School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
610^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,954

Students who attend Tri Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Tri Junior-Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Number of students: 329

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.1%

Hispanic:

5.2%

Two or more races:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Tri Elementary School ranks worse than 60.4% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.46. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.1%), Hispanic (5.2%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tri Elementary School is 15.3. (See more...)

Compare Tri Elementary School employs 21.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tri Elementary School is $9,954.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Tri Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

South Henry School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks South Henry School Corp 275^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Tri Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2004	37.79	252^nd	326	22.7%
2005	47.91	581^st	959	39.4%
2006	57.90	441^st	961	54.1%
2007	54.11	524^th	985	46.8%
2008	52.69	551^st	996	44.7%
2009	69.77	304^th	1003	69.7%
2010	67.60	338^th	1009	66.5%
2011	61.15	454^th	1025	55.7%
2012	54.53	546^th	1015	46.2%
2013	65.72	385^th	1035	62.8%
2014	51.99	599^th	1036	42.2%
2015	41.75	694^th	1040	33.3%
2016	45.40	678^th	1046	35.2%
2017	39.21	714^th	1033	30.9%
2018	42.28	680^th	1027	33.8%
2019	65.12	362^nd	1031	64.9%
2021	35.84	700^th	1016	31.1%
2022	32.53	727^th	1020	28.7%
2023	32.70	703^rd	1016	30.8%
2024	41.46	610^th	1010	39.6%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Tri Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	340	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	342
1989	337	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	339
1990	333	3	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	338
1991	338	2	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	343
1992	328	3	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	334
1993	336	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	340
1994	335	1	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	340
1995	344	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	344
1996	344	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	344
1997	324	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	324
1998	306	0	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	313
1999	330	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	333
2000	332	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	336
2001	335	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	339
2002	317	0	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	322
2003	317	0	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	322
2004	339	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	342
2005	334	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	336
2006	326	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	329
2007	350	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	6	356
2008	339	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	5	346
2009	391	0	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	4	400
2010	387	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	7	397
2011	369	0	0	11	0	0	12	0	392
2012	340	0	0	6	0	0	7	0	353
2013	348	0	0	6	0	0	6	0	360
2014	379	0	0	7	0	0	6	0	392
2015	373	1	0	7	0	0	6	0	387
2016	375	0	0	11	0	0	7	0	393
2017	386	0	0	15	0	0	11	0	412
2018	344	0	1	9	0	0	8	0	362
2019	314	0	2	9	0	0	8	0	333
2020	296	0	1	7	0	0	6	0	310
2021	269	2	1	9	0	0	6	0	287
2022	273	2	0	15	0	0	6	0	296
2023	290	1	0	16	0	0	8	0	315
2024	303	2	0	17	0	0	7	0	329

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tri Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	342	17.4	19.6	0
1989	339	17.4	19.4	n/a
1990	338	16.9	20.0	11.5
1991	343	18.3	18.7	12.8
1992	334	18.0	18.5	16.8
1993	340	19.3	17.6	18.8
1994	340	18.8	18.1	18.8
1995	344	19.8	17.4	11
1996	344	19.8	17.4	11
1997	324	18.5	17.5	13.9
1998	313	18.7	16.7	14.7
1999	333	18.7	17.8	21.6
2000	336	18.7	18.0	26.2
2001	339	18.2	18.6	15.3
2002	322	17.4	18.5	24.5
2003	322	17.4	18.5	24.5
2004	342	17.9	19.1	22.2
2005	336	18.0	18.7	26.5
2006	329	18.4	17.9	29.8
2007	356	n/a	n/a	32.6
2008	346	18.4	18.8	36.4
2009	400	24.0	16.7	39.4
2010	397	22.6	17.5	51.3
2011	392	23.8	16.4	46.9
2012	353	22.0	16.0	48.2
2013	360	19.0	18.9	51.9
2014	392	20.5	19.1	52.8
2015	387	22.0	17.5	51.9
2016	393	21.0	18.7	51.7
2017	412	24.5	16.8	50
2018	362	21.5	16.8	50.8
2019	333	21.4	15.5	49.5
2020	310	19.0	16.3	49
2021	287	18.0	15.9	51.2
2022	296	20.0	14.8	50.3
2023	315	21.5	14.6	55.2
2024	329	21.5	15.3	58.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tri Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	342	17.4	19.6	0
1989	339	17.4	19.4	n/a
1990	338	16.9	20.0	11.5
1991	343	18.3	18.7	12.8
1992	334	18.0	18.5	16.8
1993	340	19.3	17.6	18.8
1994	340	18.8	18.1	18.8
1995	344	19.8	17.4	11
1996	344	19.8	17.4	11
1997	324	18.5	17.5	13.9
1998	313	18.7	16.7	14.7
1999	333	18.7	17.8	21.6
2000	336	18.7	18.0	26.2
2001	339	18.2	18.6	15.3
2002	322	17.4	18.5	24.5
2003	322	17.4	18.5	24.5
2004	342	17.9	19.1	22.2
2005	336	18.0	18.7	26.5
2006	329	18.4	17.9	29.8
2007	356	n/a	n/a	32.6
2008	346	18.4	18.8	36.4
2009	400	24.0	16.7	39.4
2010	397	22.6	17.5	51.3
2011	392	23.8	16.4	46.9
2012	353	22.0	16.0	48.2
2013	360	19.0	18.9	51.9
2014	392	20.5	19.1	52.8
2015	387	22.0	17.5	51.9
2016	393	21.0	18.7	51.7
2017	412	24.5	16.8	50
2018	362	21.5	16.8	50.8
2019	333	21.4	15.5	49.5
2020	310	19.0	16.3	49
2021	287	18.0	15.9	51.2
2022	296	20.0	14.8	50.3
2023	315	21.5	14.6	55.2
2024	329	21.5	15.3	58.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Tri Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$233 (2.8%)	$8,187 (97.2%)	$8,420
2020	$428 (5.6%)	$7,205 (94.4%)	$7,634
2021	$1,222 (13.1%)	$8,118 (86.9%)	$9,340
2022	$1,771 (17.8%)	$8,182 (82.2%)	$9,954

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tri Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 362^nd of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 703^rd of 1016 Elementary schools	34.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tri Elementary School)	39	26.5	12.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Henry School Corp)	39	26.5	12.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Tri Elementary School)	58.5	38.8	19.7%
3rd Grade Math (South Henry School Corp)	58.5	38.8	19.7%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tri Elementary School)	55.6	20.4	35.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Henry School Corp)	55.6	20.4	35.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Tri Elementary School)	59.3	27.8	31.5%
4th Grade Math (South Henry School Corp)	59.3	27.8	31.5%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Tri Elementary School)	68.5	11.1	57.4%
4th Grade Science (South Henry School Corp)	68.5	11.1	57.4%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tri Elementary School)	46.2	30.8	15.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Henry School Corp)	46.2	30.8	15.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Tri Elementary School)	55.4	36.9	18.5%
5th Grade Math (South Henry School Corp)	55.4	36.9	18.5%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Tri Elementary School)	53.8	40	13.8%
5th Grade Social Studies (South Henry School Corp)	53.8	40	13.8%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	333	315	5.4%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	9	16	77.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	314	290	7.6%
Two or More Races	8	8
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49.5%	55.2%	5.7%

Schools Near Tri Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)					ILEARN Math (2024)					ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Tri Elementary School	Public	K-5	6972 S St Rd 103	Straughn	47387	Henry County	South Henry School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 987-7090	329	22	15.3	58.7%	303 (92.1%)	2 (0.6%)	17 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)	41.5	610^th of 1010 public elementary schools	39.6%		32.7	703^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	30.8%	93	26.5	35.1	24.6		28.7	51.0	43.9	37.7		43.7	31.2	$9,954	$1,771	$8,182
James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1201 Riley Rd	New Castle	47362	Henry County	New Castle Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 521-7211	253	18	14.1	46.2%	218 (86.2%)	2 (0.8%)	7 (2.8%)	10 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.3%)	74.4	243^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	75.9%		79.6	188^th of 1016 public elementary schools	81.5%	55	44.4	41.3	56.1		47.4	63.0	58.7	56.1		58.8	51.2	$11,264	$2,202	$9,062
Parker Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1819 Roosevelt	New Castle	47362	Henry County	New Castle Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 521-7209	285	19	14.8	70.9%	239 (83.9%)	7 (2.5%)	18 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (7.4%)	21.4	796^th of 1010 public elementary schools	21.2%		24.6	776^th of 1016 public elementary schools	23.6%	20	10.9	20.5	48.2		23.2	21.7	15.4	14.8		17.9	33.3	$11,702	$2,510	$9,192
Eastwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	806 S 22nd St	New Castle	47362	Henry County	New Castle Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 521-7205	280	25	11.4	71.1%	231 (82.5%)	7 (2.5%)	21 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (7.5%)	28	746^th of 1010 public elementary schools	26.1%		18.3	835^th of 1016 public elementary schools	17.8%	89	29.3	3.5	20.0		19.1	41.5	13.8	34.3		31.4	31.4	$11,399	$2,684	$8,715
Westwood Elementary School	Public	K-6	1015 S Greensboro Pike	New Castle	47362	Henry County	New Castle Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 521-7215	272	15	18.3	36.0%	256 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)	76.8	214^th of 1010 public elementary schools	78.8%		67.8	327^th of 1016 public elementary schools	67.8%	113	43.9	47.2	52.5		47.9	78.1	58.3	48.7		62.1	53.9	$10,926	$1,900	$9,026
Wilbur Wright Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1950 Washington St	New Castle	47362	Henry County	New Castle Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 521-7217	327	24	13.8	68.8%	271 (82.9%)	4 (1.2%)	22 (6.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (8.6%)	41.4	613^th of 1010 public elementary schools	39.3%		57.7	447^th of 1016 public elementary schools	56.0%	166	32.1	36.4	31.2		33.1	46.4	40.0	27.9		37.8	34.4	$11,727	$2,380	$9,348
Mays Community Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	929 E South Street	Mays	46155	Rush County	Mays Community Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(765) 645-5577	117	5	23.4	55.6%	109 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.6%)	25.9	763^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	24.5%		23.6	787^th of 1016 public elementary schools	22.5%	24	33.3	5.3	26.7	46.7	26.2	25.0	21.1	13.3	33.3	23.0	6.7	$15,779	$3,577	$12,202
Knightstown Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	8632 S Sr 109	Knightstown	46148	Henry County	C A Beard Memorial School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 345-2151	368	25	14.8	33.4%	345 (93.8%)	5 (1.4%)	9 (2.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)								(n/a)	38.8				38.8	52.9				52.9		$9,502	$1,176	$8,326
Western Wayne Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	801 E Delaware	Cambridge City	47327	Wayne County	Western Wayne Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 478-3622	389	25	15.8	52.2%	364 (93.6%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.6%)	48.9	535^th of 1010 public elementary schools	47.0%		59.4	425^th of 1016 public elementary schools	58.2%	110	24.0	44.2	42.9	45.5	38.8	42.0	36.5	40.5	38.6	39.4	28.6	$9,549	$1,552	$7,997
Blue River Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4713 N Viking Trail	New Castle	47362	Henry County	Blue River Valley Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 836-4851	317	27	11.9	54.9%	293 (92.4%)	5 (1.6%)	9 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.2%)	49.3	533^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	47.2%		45.1	586^th of 1016 public elementary schools	42.3%	53	23.1	46.3	33.3	25.7	32.4	51.3	75.6	33.3	17.1	46.0	42.4	$12,298	$2,304	$9,994

Frequently Asked Questions about Tri Elementary School

What district is Tri Elementary School in?

South Henry School Corp

How many students attend Tri Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 329 students attended Tri Elementary School.

Is Tri Elementary School a good school?

Tri Elementary School ranks 610^th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Tri Elementary School?

Students at Tri Elementary School are 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Tri Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Tri Elementary School usually go on to attend:

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