Serving 523 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 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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: 523 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: South Central Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Union Mills, IN, covering approximately 92.4 square miles. Families typically live within a 10-15 minute drive, with an average distance of 6.3 miles from the school to the edge of the zone.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
South Central Elementary School's student population of 523 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
523 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
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 0.12, 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
#301 out of 1743 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
3%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Black
1%
14%
White
94%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.4%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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?
523 students attend South Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of South Central Elementary School students are White, 3% 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 19:1, 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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