Serving 409 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ohio County Elementary School ranks in the top 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ohio County Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Rising Sun, IN, covering approximately 87.4 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 15.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ohio County Elementary School's student population of 409 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
409 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Ohio County Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ohio County Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#813 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
1%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
White
96%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.2%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ohio County Elementary School's ranking?
Ohio County Elementary School is ranked #813 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Ohio County Elementary School often compared to?
Ohio County Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rising Sun High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Ohio County Elementary School?
409 students attend Ohio County Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Ohio County Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ohio County Elementary School?
Ohio County Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ohio County Elementary School offer ?
Ohio County Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ohio County Elementary School part of?
Ohio County Elementary School is part of Rising Sun-Ohio Co Com School District.
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