Serving 566 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, North Vernon 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 40% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 566 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North Vernon Elementary School serves a central area in North Vernon, IN, covering approximately 15.5 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of 2.4 miles to the school's edge. The furthest point in the attendance zone is about 4.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Vernon Elementary School's student population of 566 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
566 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1975
School Calendar
School Rankings
North Vernon 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 North Vernon Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#1133 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 North Vernon Elementary School's ranking?
North Vernon Elementary School is ranked #1133 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are North Vernon Elementary School often compared to?
North Vernon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scipio Elementary School, Sand Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend North Vernon Elementary School?
566 students attend North Vernon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of North Vernon Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Vernon Elementary School?
North Vernon Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Vernon Elementary School offer ?
North Vernon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Vernon Elementary School part of?
North Vernon Elementary School is part of Jennings County School Corporation School District.
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