Serving 239 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Cannelton Elementary & High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cannelton Elementary & High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cannelton Elementary & High School's student population of 239 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
239 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cannelton Elementary & High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cannelton Elementary & High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1368 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
1%
13%
White
90%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cannelton Elementary & High School's ranking?
Cannelton Elementary & High School is ranked #1368 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Cannelton Elementary & High School often compared to?
Cannelton Elementary & High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tell City Jr-sr High School, Perry Central Jr-sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cannelton Elementary & High School?
The graduation rate of Cannelton Elementary & High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cannelton Elementary & High School?
239 students attend Cannelton Elementary & High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Cannelton Elementary & High School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cannelton Elementary & High School?
Cannelton Elementary & High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cannelton Elementary & High School offer ?
Cannelton Elementary & High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Cannelton Elementary & High School part of?
Cannelton Elementary & High School is part of Cannelton City Schools School District.
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