At a glance
Reported students
354
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.59
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana elementary enrollment
32nd percentile
Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
404.5
Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School: 354 reported students.
State peer staffing position
23rd percentile
13.3:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 302
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22.99
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.1:1
What the reported data says about Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School
Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Terre Haute. It is one of 26 current school records connected to Vigo County School Corp. NCES reports 354 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 434 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 32nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, below the Indiana median of 15:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (64.1%) and multiracial (14.1%). English learners represent 5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.59 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.33
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64.1%
- Hispanic11%
- Black9.9%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial14.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Vigo County School Corp
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sugar Grove Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
360 reported students
Ouabache Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
366 reported students
Hoosier Prairie Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
336 reported students
Farrington Grove Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
380 reported students
Davis Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
325 reported students
Fayette Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
307 reported students
Public schools near Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farrington Grove Elementary School Elementary · Vigo County School Corp | PK–05 | 380 | 0.9 mi |
| Sugar Grove Elementary School Elementary · Vigo County School Corp | PK–05 | 360 | 1.5 mi |
| Davis Park Elementary School Elementary · Vigo County School Corp | PK–05 | 325 | 2.1 mi |
| Adelaide De Vaney Elementary Sch Elementary · Vigo County School Corp | PK–05 | 440 | 2.2 mi |
| Benjamin Franklin Elem School Elementary · Vigo County School Corp | PK–05 | 441 | 2.9 mi |
| Deming Early Learning Center Elementary · Vigo County School Corp | PK–03 | 306 | 3.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School
What grades does Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School serve?
Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Vigo County School Corp.
How many students attend Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School?
Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School reported 354 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 32nd percentile among 1,053 Indiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 302 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.3:1, based on 354 students and 26.59 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Vigo County School Corp attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
83.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School in?
Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School is part of Vigo County School Corp, based in Terre Haute, IN, which operates 26 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Blanche E Fuqua Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Farrington Grove Elementary School (0.9 mi), Sugar Grove Elementary School (1.5 mi), Davis Park Elementary School (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.