Serving 216 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 39%). 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 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 216 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (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%)
- Attendance Zone: Cannelton Elementary & High School serves an attendance zone that covers the entire Cannelton school district, encompassing approximately 1.9 square miles in Cannelton, IN. The typical drive to the school from various points within the zone is around 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 2.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cannelton Elementary & High School's student population of 216 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
216 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cannelton Elementary & High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 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 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1532 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.4%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
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 #1532 out of 1,743 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, William Tell Elementary 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 39% 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 80%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Cannelton Elementary & High School?
216 students attend Cannelton Elementary & High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Cannelton Elementary & High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cannelton Elementary & High School?
Cannelton Elementary & High School has a student ration of 11:1, 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.
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