Dixie Bee Elementary School

587 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Dixie Bee Elementary School, located in Terre Haute, Indiana, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Vigo County School Corporation. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By prioritizing foundational skills in core subjects, the faculty aims to prepare students for success in their transition to middle school while maintaining a focus on individual student needs and inclusive classroom practices.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Dixie Bee is often recognized for its active school spirit and strong parental involvement. The school community frequently hosts events and programs designed to bridge the gap between the classroom and the home, creating a collaborative atmosphere for students, staff, and families. With its location in a residential area of Terre Haute, the school serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, dedicated to creating a safe and encouraging space for young learners to thrive.

587

Total Students

35.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dixie Bee Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	447
Hispanic	39
Black	24
Asian	46
Two or More	30
Pacific Islander	1

White
447 (76.1 %)
Asian
46 (7.8 %)
Hispanic
39 (6.6 %)
Two or More
30 (5.1 %)
Black
24 (4.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Vigo County School Corp
Phone:	(812)462-4445
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	587
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	222
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 2

Kindergarten 96

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 107

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dixie Bee Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	2
Kindergarten	96
Grade 1	91
Grade 2	103
Grade 3	90
Grade 4	98
Grade 5	107

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dixie Bee Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	304	51.8%
Male	283	48.2%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th