South Central Elementary School

9808 S 600 W
Union Mills, IN 46382
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 507 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, South Central Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 507 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 20% in IN
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

South Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

South Central Elementary School's student population of 507 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
507 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Dream. Believe. Achieve.
School Mascot
Satellites

School Rankings

South Central Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Central Elementary School is 0.13, 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.
This School
State Level (IN)
#301 out of 1743 schools
(Top 20%)
64%
39%
50%
41%
50-54%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
93%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Satellites
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Central Elementary School's ranking?
South Central Elementary School is ranked #301 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are South Central Elementary School often compared to?
South Central Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tri-township Elementary School, Westville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend South Central Elementary School?
507 students attend South Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of South Central Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Central Elementary School?
South Central Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Central Elementary School offer ?
South Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Central Elementary School part of?
South Central Elementary School is part of South Central Com School Corp School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 507 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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