Throop Elementary School

712 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

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.

712

Total Students

56.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Throop Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	671
Hispanic	13
Black	9
Asian	4
Two or More	12
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
671 (94.2 %)
Hispanic
13 (1.8 %)
Two or More
12 (1.7 %)
Black
9 (1.3 %)
Asian
4 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Paoli Community School Corp
Phone:	(812)723-3537
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	712
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	313
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 64

Kindergarten 99

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 110

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 78

Grade 6 91