Serving 682 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Rushville Elementary School ranks in the top 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to 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: 682 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rushville Elementary School East is located in Rushville, IN, and its attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 372.6 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 10.6 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a furthest distance of 15.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rushville Elementary School's student population of 682 students has grown by 127% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 105% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
682 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rushville Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rushville 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
#664 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-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 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.3%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-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 Rushville Elementary School's ranking?
Rushville Elementary School is ranked #664 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Rushville Elementary School often compared to?
Rushville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Milroy Elementary School, Morristown Elementary School, Arlington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Rushville Elementary School?
682 students attend Rushville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Rushville 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 Rushville Elementary School?
Rushville Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rushville Elementary School offer ?
Rushville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rushville Elementary School part of?
Rushville Elementary School is part of Rush County Schools.
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