For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 887 students in Orleans Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Orleans Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,912 Schools
# Students
887 Students
1,034,863 Students
# Teachers
65 Teachers
65,151 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Orleans Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 400 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-79% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#245 out of 400 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Graduation Rate
70-79%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.54
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,733 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
28,855 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
139,896 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
14%
# Black Students
4 Students
133,682 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
857 Students
672,607 Students
% White Students
97%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
947 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
19 Students
54,817 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
16
20,813
# Students in K Grade:
67
76,366
# Students in 1st Grade:
68
74,271
# Students in 2nd Grade:
72
75,350
# Students in 3rd Grade:
63
74,057
# Students in 4th Grade:
66
75,153
# Students in 5th Grade:
85
75,278
# Students in 6th Grade:
61
77,077
# Students in 7th Grade:
63
79,466
# Students in 8th Grade:
70
81,834
# Students in 9th Grade:
75
83,846
# Students in 10th Grade:
76
81,343
# Students in 11th Grade:
65
79,251
# Students in 12th Grade:
40
79,167
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,591
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,103 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,156. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,590 is less than the state median of $12,788. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,103
$13,156
Spending / Student
$11,590
$12,788
Best Orleans Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orleans Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
637 E Washington St
Orleans, IN 47452
(812) 865-2688
Orleans, IN 47452
(812) 865-2688
Grades: PK-6
| 498 students
Rank: #22.
Orleans Jr-sr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 W Wilson
Orleans, IN 47452
(812) 865-2688
Orleans, IN 47452
(812) 865-2688
Grades: 7-12
| 389 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Orleans Community Schools School District?
Orleans Community Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 887 students.
What is the rank of Orleans Community Schools School District?
Orleans Community Schools School District is ranked #239 out of 400 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Orleans Community Schools School District?
97% of Orleans Community Schools School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Orleans Community Schools School District?
Orleans Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is Orleans Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,590 is less than the state median of $12,788. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
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