Spencer Elementary School
Spencer Elementary School serves 682 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Spencer Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 32% (majority Black).
School Overview
Spencer Elementary School's student population of 682 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 682 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
Spencer Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,762 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Spencer Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1215 out of 1762 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 54% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 12% |
| Black | 1% | 13% |
| White | 93% | 68% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.51 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Spencer-Owen Community Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Spencer Elementary School is Owen Valley Community High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Owen Valley Middle School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Mccormick's Creek Elementary School (3.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Spencer Owen Valley Community High School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 803 students10
0.6 miles
622 W Sr 46
Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 829-2266 0.6 9-12 803 - Spencer Owen Valley Middle School Math: 42% | Reading: 60%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 401 students10
0.6 miles
626 W St Hwy 46
Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 829-2249 0.6 7-8 401 - Spencer Mccormick's Creek Elementary School Math: 67% | Reading: 62%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 360 students10
3.7 miles
1601 Flatwoods Rd
Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 828-6000 3.7 K-6 360 - Stinesville Stinesville Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 147 students10
6.2 miles
7973 W Main St
Stinesville, IN 47464
(812) 876-2474 6.2 K-5 147 - Gosport Gosport Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 165 students10
6.6 miles
9th St
Gosport, IN 47433
(812) 879-4694 6.6 K-6 165
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