Caston School Corporation

The Caston School Corporation in Indiana operates two schools: Caston Junior-Senior High School and Caston Elementary School. The data reveals that Caston Elementary School stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, with students exceeding state and district averages in ILEARN English Language Arts and Math assessments. Meanwhile, Caston Junior-Senior High School has shown signs of improvement, climbing in the state rankings and increasing its SchoolDigger star rating.

While both schools have similar student-teacher ratios and per-student spending, there are some notable differences. Caston Elementary School serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 68.03% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 60.36% at the high school. Additionally, Caston Elementary School has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 26.0%, compared to 18.8% at the high school, which is an area that warrants further investigation.

Overall, the Caston School Corporation appears to be making progress, with the elementary school's strong academic performance and the high school's improving state ranking. However, the district may need to address the disparity in chronic absenteeism and the socioeconomic differences between the two schools to ensure equitable support and resources for all students within the Caston School Corporation.