Serving 197 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 197 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (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 197 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
197 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Cannelton Elementary & High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cannelton Elementary & High School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1552 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
3%
13%
White
89%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cannelton Elementary & High School's ranking?
Cannelton Elementary & High School is ranked #1552 out of 1,763 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cannelton Elementary & High School?
The graduation rate of Cannelton Elementary & High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Cannelton Elementary & High School?
197 students attend Cannelton Elementary & High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Cannelton Elementary & High School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cannelton Elementary & High School?
Cannelton Elementary & High School has a student ration of 10:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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