Chrisney Elementary School

311 Church St
Chrisney, IN 47611
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
Chrisney Elementary School serves 239 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Chrisney Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 239 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in IN
  • Math Proficiency
    : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Chrisney Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Chrisney Elementary School's student population of 239 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
239 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Chrisney Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Chrisney Elementary School is 0.10, 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
This School
State Level (IN)
Overall Testing Rank
#189 out of 1755 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
2%
14%
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Black
n/a
13%
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White
95%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.10
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Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
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 Chrisney Elementary School's ranking?
Chrisney Elementary School is ranked #189 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Chrisney Elementary School often compared to?
Chrisney Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Trail Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Chrisney Elementary School?
239 students attend Chrisney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Chrisney Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chrisney Elementary School?
Chrisney Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Chrisney Elementary School offer ?
Chrisney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Chrisney Elementary School part of?
Chrisney Elementary School is part of North Spencer County Sch Corp School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 239 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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