Serving 425 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Jefferson-craig Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jefferson-Craig Elementary School serves the southwest part of Vevay, IN, covering an attendance area of approximately 76.1 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive to the school of about 10-12 minutes, with distances to the furthest edge reaching up to 11.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jefferson-craig Elementary School's student population of 425 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
425 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jefferson-craig Elementary 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 Jefferson-craig Elementary School is 0.12, 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
#945 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.6%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Jefferson-craig Elementary School's ranking?
Jefferson-craig Elementary School is ranked #945 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Jefferson-craig Elementary School often compared to?
Jefferson-craig Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Switzerland Co Elementary School, Gallatin County Lower Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Jefferson-craig Elementary School?
425 students attend Jefferson-craig Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Jefferson-craig Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jefferson-craig Elementary School?
Jefferson-craig Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jefferson-craig Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson-craig Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jefferson-craig Elementary School part of?
Jefferson-craig Elementary School is part of Switzerland County School Corp School District.
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