TERRE TOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Terre Town Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Vigo County School Corp school district, located in Terre Haute, IN with about 641 students offering grade levels from 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 33 teachers, Terre Town Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
Terre Town Elementary School, located at 2121 Boston Avenue in Terre Haute, Indiana, is a public elementary school serving students within the Vigo County School Corporation. The school is known for its commitment to foundational education, focusing on academic growth in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science. As a neighborhood-centered school, it plays a vital role in the local community, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to develop both their intellectual abilities and their social-emotional skills in a structured, supportive setting.
Beyond the classroom, Terre Town Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by promoting student participation in various school activities and community-building initiatives. The school staff works to maintain a positive and inclusive climate, prioritizing effective communication with families to ensure each student’s individual needs are addressed. With its long-standing presence in the Terre Haute area, the school remains dedicated to preparing its students for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact Terre Town Elementary School at (812) 462-4385 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Terre Haute, IN 47805-2899
(812) 462-4385
TERRE TOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Terre Haute, IN with about 641 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Vigo County School Corp
- Total Students:
- 641
- Teachers:
- 33.02
- 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 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 641 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending TERRE TOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.
- White
- 86.7%
- Two or more races
- 7.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.1%
- Black or African American
- 2.2%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
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.