THROOP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Throop Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Paoli Community School Corp school district, located in Paoli, IN with about 723 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 51 teachers, Throop Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Throop Elementary School, located at 301 Elm St in Paoli, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Paoli Community School Corporation, the school is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional growth of its students in a supportive environment. The facility functions as the primary primary-level educational hub for the town, focusing on building a strong core curriculum while encouraging student participation in various extracurricular activities.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Paoli, emphasizing a close-knit culture where faculty and staff prioritize personalized attention. By providing a structured learning atmosphere and maintaining strong communication with families, Throop Elementary strives to prepare its students for successful transitions into middle school. The school remains committed to upholding the educational standards of the region while serving as a central pillar for the development of the youth in Orange County.

For more information, contact Throop Elementary School at (812) 723-3537 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

301 Elm St
Paoli, IN 47454-1113
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THROOP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Paoli, IN with about 723 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
723
Teachers:
51
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 schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 723 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending THROOP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.

White
95.2%
Two or more races
1.8%
Hispanic/Latino
1.5%
Black or African American
1.0%
Asian
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
46.5%
Male
53.5%

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.