Jonathan Jennings Elementary School

603 Market St
Charlestown, IN 47111
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 474 students in grades 3-5, Jonathan Jennings Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 474 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Jonathan Jennings Elementary School's student population of 474 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
474 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Jonathan Jennings Elementary 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 Jonathan Jennings Elementary School is 0.38, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IN)
#1030 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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37%
36%
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35%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
9%
14%
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Black
3%
13%
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White
78%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.38
This chart display the diversity score of Jonathan Jennings Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jonathan Jennings Elementary School's ranking?
Jonathan Jennings Elementary School is ranked #1030 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Jonathan Jennings Elementary School often compared to?
Jonathan Jennings Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clarksville Elementary School, Pleasant Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Jonathan Jennings Elementary School?
474 students attend Jonathan Jennings Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Jonathan Jennings Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Jonathan Jennings Elementary School offer ?
Jonathan Jennings Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Jonathan Jennings Elementary School part of?
Jonathan Jennings Elementary School is part of Greater Clark County Schools School District.

School Reviews

2   4/14/2023
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 474 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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