Country Meadow Elementary School

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Country Meadow Elementary School ranks 585 th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Country Meadow Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ashley, Indiana, serving 314 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the DeKalb County Ctl United School District, which is ranked 146 out of 381 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

While Country Meadow has a significantly higher percentage of white students (92.68%) compared to nearby schools, it faces several challenges. The school has seen fluctuating chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 8.8% to 25.2%, which is higher than the state average and some neighboring schools. Academically, Country Meadow's test scores in English Language Arts and Math are generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 33.08% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 44.28% for the district. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43-45% over the past few years.

When compared to other schools in the same district, such as McKenney-Harrison Elementary and James R Watson Elementary, Country Meadow generally performs worse on test scores, particularly in ELA and Math. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, from a high of 194 out of 1,040 Indiana elementary schools in 2014-2015 to a low of 585 out of 1,010 in 2023-2024, suggesting it is not keeping pace with improvements in other schools across the state.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2410 Cr 10
Ashley, IN 46705

(260) 920-1017

District: DeKalb County Ctl United School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
585^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,238

Students who attend Country Meadow Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	DeKalb Middle School
High:	DeKalb High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 302

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.1%

Hispanic:

4.6%

Two or more races:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Country Meadow Elementary School ranks worse than 57.9% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 3^rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the DeKalb County Ctl United School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.28. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.1%), Hispanic (4.6%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Country Meadow Elementary School is 15.5, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the DeKalb County Ctl United School District! (See more...)

Compare Country Meadow Elementary School employs 19.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Country Meadow Elementary School is $10,238, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the DeKalb County Ctl United School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Country Meadow Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

DeKalb County Ctl United School District:

SchoolDigger ranks DeKalb County Ctl United School District 146^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Country Meadow Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	58.70	433^rd	959	54.8%
2006	51.62	541^st	961	43.7%
2007	46.87	617^th	985	37.4%
2008	42.34	686^th	996	31.1%
2009	54.71	530^th	1003	47.2%
2010	59.32	478^th	1009	52.6%
2011	57.08	515^th	1025	49.8%
2012	67.27	335^th	1015	67.0%
2013	58.73	497^th	1035	52.0%
2014	67.18	357^th	1036	65.5%
2015	76.33	194^th	1040	81.3%
2016	66.13	375^th	1046	64.1%
2017	56.06	516^th	1033	50.0%
2018	47.53	620^th	1027	39.6%
2019	41.92	664^th	1031	35.6%
2021	54.71	484^th	1016	52.4%
2022	42.84	626^th	1020	38.6%
2023	39.08	644^th	1016	36.6%
2024	44.28	585^th	1010	42.1%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Country Meadow Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1998	346	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	348
1999	370	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	374
2000	377	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	379
2001	369	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	371
2002	378	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	382
2003	378	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	382
2004	365	1	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	376
2005	370	0	1	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	381
2006	343	0	3	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	357
2007	308	0	2	10	3	n/a	n/a	7	330
2008	299	0	1	9	1	n/a	n/a	6	316
2009	277	0	2	5	1	n/a	n/a	10	295
2010	273	0	2	6	1	n/a	n/a	10	292
2011	240	0	2	6	0	0	22	0	270
2012	227	1	2	7	0	0	17	0	254
2013	228	0	2	6	0	0	16	0	252
2014	199	0	2	4	0	0	20	0	225
2015	213	1	1	5	0	0	18	0	238
2016	212	1	1	4	0	0	17	0	235
2017	267	2	3	8	0	0	7	0	287
2018	289	2	1	9	0	0	8	0	309
2019	288	2	1	5	0	0	12	0	308
2020	272	1	0	9	0	0	14	0	296
2021	271	1	0	6	0	0	15	0	293
2022	301	1	0	12	0	0	9	0	323
2023	291	0	0	15	0	0	8	0	314
2024	278	1	0	14	0	0	9	0	302

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Country Meadow Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	348	20.1	17.3	13.2
1999	374	21.0	17.8	17.4
2000	379	22.5	16.8	19
2001	371	21.5	17.3	18.1
2002	382	20.2	18.9	24.1
2003	382	20.2	18.9	24.1
2004	376	19.7	19.1	28.2
2005	381	18.9	20.2	36
2006	357	17.1	20.9	39.2
2007	330	n/a	n/a	36.5
2008	316	15.6	20.3	42.3
2009	295	15.1	19.5	42.5
2010	292	15.1	19.3	44.3
2011	270	13.2	20.4	43.7
2012	254	15.0	16.9	46.1
2013	252	14.0	18.0	44.8
2014	225	14.0	16.0	47.1
2015	238	13.0	18.3	49.6
2016	235	15.0	15.6	43.8
2017	287	15.0	19.1	47
2018	309	16.0	19.2	48.9
2019	308	17.0	18.1	47.7
2020	296	16.0	18.5	44.9
2021	293	14.0	20.9	44.4
2022	323	19.7	16.3	45.2
2023	314	20.5	15.2	43.3
2024	302	19.4	15.5	43.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Country Meadow Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	348	20.1	17.3	13.2
1999	374	21.0	17.8	17.4
2000	379	22.5	16.8	19
2001	371	21.5	17.3	18.1
2002	382	20.2	18.9	24.1
2003	382	20.2	18.9	24.1
2004	376	19.7	19.1	28.2
2005	381	18.9	20.2	36
2006	357	17.1	20.9	39.2
2007	330	n/a	n/a	36.5
2008	316	15.6	20.3	42.3
2009	295	15.1	19.5	42.5
2010	292	15.1	19.3	44.3
2011	270	13.2	20.4	43.7
2012	254	15.0	16.9	46.1
2013	252	14.0	18.0	44.8
2014	225	14.0	16.0	47.1
2015	238	13.0	18.3	49.6
2016	235	15.0	15.6	43.8
2017	287	15.0	19.1	47
2018	309	16.0	19.2	48.9
2019	308	17.0	18.1	47.7
2020	296	16.0	18.5	44.9
2021	293	14.0	20.9	44.4
2022	323	19.7	16.3	45.2
2023	314	20.5	15.2	43.3
2024	302	19.4	15.5	43.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Country Meadow Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$309 (3.5%)	$8,405 (96.5%)	$8,714
2020	$229 (2.6%)	$8,689 (97.4%)	$8,918
2021	$345 (3.6%)	$9,351 (96.4%)	$9,696
2022	$983 (9.6%)	$9,255 (90.4%)	$10,238

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Country Meadow Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 664^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 644^th of 1016 Elementary schools	1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Country Meadow Elementary School)	66.7	21.4	45.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County Ctl United School District)	52.8	29.5	23.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Country Meadow Elementary School)	88.9	41.1	47.8%
3rd Grade Math (DeKalb County Ctl United School District)	63.3	54.6	8.7%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Country Meadow Elementary School)	30.6	34.3	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County Ctl United School District)	47.2	37.3	9.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Country Meadow Elementary School)	51	45.7	5.3%
4th Grade Math (DeKalb County Ctl United School District)	62.2	56.2	6%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Country Meadow Elementary School)	24.5	34.3	9.8%
4th Grade Science (DeKalb County Ctl United School District)	45.7	37.3	8.4%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Country Meadow Elementary School)	35.1	37	1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County Ctl United School District)	46.4	42.3	4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Country Meadow Elementary School)	43.2	34.8	8.4%
5th Grade Math (DeKalb County Ctl United School District)	46.4	43.9	2.5%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Country Meadow Elementary School)	32.4	26.1	6.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (DeKalb County Ctl United School District)	46	41.9	4.1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	308	314	1.9%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	5	15	200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	288	291	1%
Two or More Races	12	8	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.7%	43.3%	4.4%

Schools Near Country Meadow Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)				ILEARN Math (2024)				ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Country Meadow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2410 Cr 10	Ashley	46705	DeKalb County	DeKalb County Ctl United School District	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 920-1017	302	19	15.5	43.7%	278 (92.1%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.0%)	44.3	585^th of 1010 public elementary schools	42.1%		39.1	644^th of 1016 public elementary schools	36.6%	59	32.5	29.1	39.5	33.1	47.5	40.0	36.8	41.4	36.8	$10,238	$983	$9,255
Waterloo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	300 E Douglas St	Waterloo	46793	DeKalb County	DeKalb County Ctl United School District	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 920-1011	224	14	15.5	72.3%	203 (90.6%)	3 (1.3%)	12 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.7%)	27.7	748^th of 1010 public elementary schools	25.9%		27.2	757^th of 1016 public elementary schools	25.5%	9	26.7	25.0	7.7	20.8	40.0	52.5	19.2	39.6	0.0	$13,844	$1,503	$12,341
Pleasant Lake Elementary School	Public	K-5	1205 W Main St	Pleasant Lake	46779	Steuben County	MSD Steuben County	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 475-5055	104	11	9.6	53.8%	97 (93.3%)	1 (1.0%)	3 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	53.9	483^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	52.2%		69.4	311^th of 1016 public elementary schools	69.4%	172	26.7	40.9	47.1	38.9	53.3	31.8	47.1	42.6	47.1	$13,182	$1,004	$12,178
James R Watson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	901 Eckhart Ave	Auburn	46706	DeKalb County	DeKalb County Ctl United School District	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 920-1014	579	30	19.0	38.7%	523 (90.3%)	2 (0.3%)	38 (6.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	12 (2.1%)	71.9	272^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	73.1%		77.8	202^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	80.1%	70	39.4	41.5	60.3	46.2	55.8	61.0	61.0	58.9	51.3	$9,399	$747	$8,652
Hamilton Community Elementary School	Public	K-5	903 S Wayne St	Hamilton	46742	Steuben County	Hamilton Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 488-2161	180	17	10.9	43.9%	177 (98.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	56.9	449^th of 1010 public elementary schools	55.5%		62.2	387^th of 1016 public elementary schools	61.9%	62	46.4	23.1	45.2	38.8	71.4	34.6	35.5	47.1	45.2	$14,661	$2,266	$12,395
McKenney-Harrison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 South Indiana Ave	Auburn	46706	DeKalb County	DeKalb County Ctl United School District	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 920-1015	647	34	18.7	55.2%	585 (90.4%)	4 (0.6%)	32 (4.9%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.9%)	13 (2.0%)	55.9	465^th of 1010 public elementary schools	54.0%		51.5	524^th of 1016 public elementary schools	48.4%	59	36.1	33.7	40.7	36.7	49.5	51.0	46.5	49.1	43.5	$8,668	$1,055	$7,613
Wayne Center Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1231 E Appleman Rd	Kendallville	46755	Noble County	East Noble School Corporation	No	No	No	No	(260) 347-2548	322	23	13.8	26.4%	289 (89.8%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (7.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)	58.6	427^th of 1010 public elementary schools	57.7%		57.2	454^th of 1016 public elementary schools	55.3%	27	40.0	37.3	50.0	41.1	48.4	44.8	52.8	47.9	50.0	$9,664	$540	$9,124
North Side Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	302 E Harding St	Kendallville	46755	Noble County	East Noble School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 347-1354	300	19	16.2	40.3%	256 (85.3%)	2 (0.7%)	25 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.7%)	40.6	625^th of 1010 public elementary schools	38.1%		38.1	655^th of 1016 public elementary schools	35.5%	30	43.2	40.9	28.6	36.8	47.7	43.2	23.2	36.8	21.8	$9,533	$986	$8,547
South Side Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1350 S Sherman St	Kendallville	46755	Noble County	East Noble School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 349-2200	303	24	12.6	40.9%	249 (82.2%)	5 (1.7%)	40 (13.2%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)	34.5	681^st of 1010 public elementary schools	32.6%		26.1	768^th of 1016 public elementary schools	24.4%	87	21.2	22.0	42.6	28.6	15.7	9.8	51.1	25.9	36.2	$9,491	$764	$8,727
J E Ober Elementary School	Public	K-5	801 E Houston St	Garrett	46738	DeKalb County	Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 357-3112	712	51	14.0	58.4%	635 (89.2%)	4 (0.6%)	35 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	6 (0.8%)	30 (4.2%)	24.8	769^th of 1010 public elementary schools	23.9%		31	719^th of 1016 public elementary schools	29.2%	50	14.8	35.9	20.0	23.0	28.7	40.8	25.5	31.3	18.4	$8,732	$927	$7,805

Frequently Asked Questions about Country Meadow Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Country Meadow Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Country Meadow Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : DeKalb Middle School
High : DeKalb High School

How many students attend Country Meadow Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 302 students attended Country Meadow Elementary School.

Is Country Meadow Elementary School a good school?

Country Meadow Elementary School ranks 585^th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Country Meadow Elementary School?

Students at Country Meadow Elementary School are 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Country Meadow Elementary School in?

DeKalb County Ctl United School District

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