The top reported proficiency rate is 26% in Math. The lowest is 11% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Davis Park Elementary School
Davis Park Elementary School is a regular public elementary school in Terre Haute, Indiana, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It sits within the Vigo County School Corporation, the single school district covering the city and surrounding county.
The school’s student body is diverse in background but relatively small for an elementary serving this grade band. The enrollment is predominantly white, with notable shares of Black students and students who identify as two or more races; Hispanic students make up a smaller but still meaningful presence. A very large share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-poverty population. This economic context matters because it often correlates with additional state and federal funding, as well as a range of support services, though the specific Title I status of this school was not available in the data we reviewed.
Academically, the picture is mixed. Davis Park participates in Indiana’s ILEARN assessments, and the most recent results show that across math, English language arts, science, and social studies, the proportion of students scoring at the proficient or above level is modest. In math and ELA, roughly one in four or one in five students reached that bar. In science and social studies, the share was slightly lower. These are below what many families would consider a strong academic starting point, and a parent may want to look into this further with the school to understand the interventions and supports in place. Participation rates for science and social studies testing were not reported, so it is not possible to assess whether the results reflect the full tested cohort. The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report.
The community around Davis Park is Terre Haute, a mid-sized city with a blended character: it is home to Indiana State University downtown, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology just east of the city, and Ivy Tech Community College. The local economy includes manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, packaging, and the Federal Correctional Complex. A new casino opened on the east side in 2024, and a downtown convention center was completed in 2021, with Indiana State University’s campus expansion spurring some downtown growth. The city’s population has been relatively stable in recent decades.
Housing in the area is notably affordable compared to state and national benchmarks, though home values have seen a decline in the past year while rents have risen. For families looking at buying or renting near Davis Park, the overall cost of living is lower than many parts of Indiana. The street grid centers on Wabash Avenue and Third Street, and downtown has an Arts Corridor, a children’s museum, and public parks along the Wabash River. The school itself is located on South 18th Street, within a residential and industrial zone of the city.
No recent district-level changes—such as boundary shifts, referendum outcomes, or capital projects—were found in publicly available information. The Vigo County School Corporation did not appear to have major parent-relevant changes in the last several years that could be confirmed, so this narrative does not speculate about future adjustments.
For a family considering Davis Park, the central takeaway is an elementary school serving a high-poverty student body with academic proficiency levels that are below state averages, in a city that offers a low-cost housing market, a mix of college-town energy and industrial employment, and a stable if modest growth trajectory. Parents who prioritize higher test scores or a wealthier peer environment may want to explore other options in the district or area. Those who value affordability and a close-knit urban elementary setting, and who are willing to engage actively with the school’s academic support efforts, may find it a viable fit.
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