CONVERSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Converse Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Oak Hill United School Corp school district, located in Converse, IN with about 375 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, Converse Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Converse Elementary School is a public primary school located in the town of Converse, Indiana, serving as part of the Oak Hill United School Corporation. Situated on East Washington Street, the school provides educational services for students in the early grades, typically ranging from kindergarten through the upper elementary levels. As a cornerstone of the Converse community, the school focuses on building a foundational academic environment that emphasizes core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science while fostering social and emotional development in its students.
The school is recognized for its small-town atmosphere, which allows for a close-knit relationship between students, teachers, and local families. By prioritizing a supportive and nurturing classroom environment, Converse Elementary aims to prepare its students for their transition to middle school within the Oak Hill district. Through various extracurricular activities and community-involved initiatives, the school remains an integral part of the local area, committed to helping young learners achieve their academic potential in a safe and structured setting.
For more information, contact Converse Elementary School at (765) 395-3341 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Converse, IN 46919
(765) 395-3341
CONVERSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Converse, IN with about 375 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Oak Hill United School Corp
- Total Students:
- 375
- Teachers:
- 23
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 375 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CONVERSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.
- White
- 90.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.6%
- Two or more races
- 3.5%
- Black or African American
- 0.8%
- Female
- 45.9%
- Male
- 54.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.