Top Rankings
North Spencer County Sch Corp School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,143 students in North Spencer County Sch Corp School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public elementary schools in Indiana.
Public Elementary Schools in North Spencer County Sch Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 40% statewide average).
The top ranked public elementary schools in North Spencer County Sch Corp School District are David Turnham Education Center, Lincoln Trail Elementary School and Nancy Hanks Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,414 Schools
# Students
2,081 Students
663,311 Students
# Teachers
126 Teachers
42,194 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
North Spencer County Sch Corp School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 391 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#14 out of 392 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
43%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.54
# American Indian Students
7 Students
1,057 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
18,652 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
160 Students
87,160 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
13%
# Black Students
4 Students
86,117 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
1,868 Students
432,567 Students
% White Students
90%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
627 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
32 Students
37,131 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
109
16,100
# Students in K Grade:
156
74,361
# Students in 1st Grade:
160
74,314
# Students in 2nd Grade:
140
75,414
# Students in 3rd Grade:
123
74,063
# Students in 4th Grade:
153
75,161
# Students in 5th Grade:
164
75,204
# Students in 6th Grade:
138
76,895
# Students in 7th Grade:
153
49,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
169
50,991
# Students in 9th Grade:
183
4,841
# Students in 10th Grade:
138
5,220
# Students in 11th Grade:
154
5,404
# Students in 12th Grade:
140
5,616
# Ungraded Students:
1
113
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,562 is higher than the state median of $13,179. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,525 is less than the state median of $12,810. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,562
$13,179
Spending / Student
$11,525
$12,810
Best North Spencer County Sch Corp School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
David Turnham Education Center
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Dunn & Locust Sts
Dale, IN 47523
(812) 937-4300
Dale, IN 47523
(812) 937-4300
Grades: PK-6
| 286 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Lincoln Trail Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13726 N Sr 245
Lamar, IN 47550
(812) 544-2929
Lamar, IN 47550
(812) 544-2929
Grades: PK-6
| 374 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Nancy Hanks Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19260 N Sr 162
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 357-5091
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 357-5091
Grades: PK-6
| 244 students
Rank: #44.
Chrisney Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
311 Church St
Chrisney, IN 47611
(812) 362-8200
Chrisney, IN 47611
(812) 362-8200
Grades: PK-6
| 239 students
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