THOMAS A HENDRICKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Thomas A Hendricks Elementary Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Shelbyville Central Schools school district, located in Shelbyville, IN with about 710 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 29 teachers, Thomas A Hendricks Elementary Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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.
Thomas A. Hendricks Elementary School, located at 1111 St. Joseph St. in Shelbyville, Indiana, is a public elementary school serving the local community within the Shelbyville Central Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and the personal growth of its student body. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while promoting a culture of inclusivity and community engagement.
Beyond its academic focus, the school serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, reflecting the values and needs of the Shelbyville community. With a commitment to student achievement, the faculty and staff work to provide a structured and encouraging atmosphere where students are supported by both teachers and administrative resources. As part of a smaller city school system, Hendricks Elementary maintains a focus on building strong relationships between students, families, and educators, ensuring that each child has the opportunity to thrive in a nurturing school setting.
For more information, contact Thomas A Hendricks Elementary Sch at (317) 398-7432 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Shelbyville, IN 46176-1957
(317) 398-7432
THOMAS A HENDRICKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Shelbyville, IN with about 710 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Shelbyville Central Schools
- Total Students:
- 710
- Teachers:
- 29.23
- 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 schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- 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 710 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending THOMAS A HENDRICKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 83.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.8%
- Two or more races
- 4.6%
- Black or African American
- 0.7%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.1%
- Male
- 49.9%
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.