North Decatur Elementary School

Summary:

North Decatur Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 521 students in grades K-6 in Greensburg, Indiana, which is part of the Decatur County Community Schools district. This school consistently outperforms its district and the state of Indiana in academic achievement, with strong test scores, low chronic absenteeism, and higher spending per student than the state average.

North Decatur Elementary has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and consistently ranks in the top 15% of Indiana elementary schools. In the 2023-2024 school year, 54.05% of North Decatur students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 45.51% for the district, and 64.86% were proficient or better in math, compared to 49.05% for the district. The school also has lower chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 5.9% to 9.6% in recent years, compared to as high as 11.5% at South Decatur Elementary. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, North Decatur Elementary is able to achieve these strong academic results.

When compared to other nearby elementary schools, such as Batesville Primary and Laurel School, North Decatur stands out as a high-performing school with better test scores, lower chronic absenteeism, and higher spending per student. This suggests the school has effective teaching practices and a focus on student engagement and well-being that contribute to its success in serving a diverse student population.


Detail:

Public K-6

 3300 N Sr 3
       Greensburg, IN  47240


(812) 663-9215

District: Decatur County Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
148th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,020 Help


Students who attend North Decatur Elementary School usually attend:

High:    North Decatur Junior-Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  521

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.6%
Hispanic:
2.9%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details North Decatur Elementary School ranks better than 85.3% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.21. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.6%), Hispanic (2.9%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Decatur Elementary School is 16.2. (See more...)
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Compare North Decatur Elementary School employs 32 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Decatur Elementary School is $10,020.
Schooldigger Rankings:

North Decatur Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Decatur County Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Decatur County Community Schools 139th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Decatur Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 69.65 82nd 326 74.8%
2005 70.69 243rd 959 74.7%
2006 69.40 262nd 961 72.7%
2007 63.40 375th 985 61.9%
2008 62.21 394th 996 60.4%
2009 55.28 525th 1003 47.7%
2010 64.72 381st 1009 62.2%
2011 72.22 261st 1025 74.5%
2012 65.11 369th 1015 63.6%
2013 71.61 277th 1035 73.2%
2014 72.99 236th 1036 77.2%
2015 79.56 147th 1040 85.9%
2016 83.14 114th 1046 89.1%
2017 83.94 118th 1033 88.6%
2018 75.22 225th 1027 78.1%
2019 77.19 195th 1031 81.1%
2021 86.91 103rd 1016 89.9%
2022 83.71 139th 1020 86.4%
2023 85.66 121st 1016 88.1%
2024 83.21 148th 1010 85.3%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for North Decatur Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 639 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 639
1989 651 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 651
1990 664 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 664
1991 665 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 665
1992 657 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 657
1993 654 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 656
1994 661 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 663
1995 672 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 1 678
1996 672 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 1 678
1997 641 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 646
1998 662 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 664
1999 667 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 669
2000 670 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 671
2001 664 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 665
2002 668 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 669
2003 668 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 669
2004 643 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 647
2005 617 1 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 625
2006 603 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 608
2007 640 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 4 649
2008 646 0 1 4 3 n/a n/a 2 656
2009 632 1 0 2 1 n/a n/a 6 642
2010 583 0 0 4 4 n/a n/a 9 600
2011 570 1 0 10 1 0 5 0 587
2012 575 1 0 10 4 0 8 0 598
2013 580 1 0 7 4 0 8 0 600
2014 577 2 0 8 3 0 12 0 602
2015 554 2 0 5 2 0 12 0 575
2016 524 2 1 5 1 0 10 0 543
2017 528 1 1 9 2 0 10 0 551
2018 515 0 1 9 2 0 9 0 536
2019 492 1 2 12 1 0 7 0 515
2020 502 2 2 13 1 0 9 0 529
2021 486 0 3 13 1 0 13 0 516
2022 483 1 3 16 0 0 14 0 517
2023 493 0 1 15 0 0 12 0 521

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 North Decatur Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 639 33.3 19.1 8.1
1989 651 32.3 20.1 8
1990 664 33.5 19.8 11.6
1991 665 36.0 18.4 14.3
1992 657 32.2 20.4 14.6
1993 656 32.2 20.4 14.2
1994 663 32.7 20.3 16
1995 678 34.6 19.6 16.5
1996 678 34.6 19.6 16.5
1997 646 32.6 19.8 16.4
1998 664 33.3 19.9 15.5
1999 669 34.1 19.6 24.2
2000 671 35.2 19.1 22.8
2001 665 35.3 18.8 18.8
2002 669 37.0 18.1 20
2003 669 37.0 18.1 20
2004 647 37.1 17.4 24.1
2005 625 35.5 17.6 27.5
2006 608 34.0 17.9 26
2007 649 n/a n/a 32.2
2008 656 35.9 18.3 34.9
2009 642 40.4 15.9 39
2010 600 38.8 15.4 44.5
2011 587 36.2 16.2 42.9
2012 598 37.0 16.1 42.8
2013 600 36.5 16.4 45.2
2014 602 37.5 16.0 46
2015 575 37.0 15.5 45.6
2016 543 36.0 15.0 45.1
2017 551 33.0 16.6 43.9
2018 536 35.6 15.0 48.1
2019 515 33.5 15.3 52.2
2020 529 30.0 17.6 47.8
2021 516 32.2 15.9 49.8
2022 517 30.5 16.9 47.6
2023 521 32.0 16.2 51.2

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 North Decatur Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 639 33.3 19.1 8.1
1989 651 32.3 20.1 8
1990 664 33.5 19.8 11.6
1991 665 36.0 18.4 14.3
1992 657 32.2 20.4 14.6
1993 656 32.2 20.4 14.2
1994 663 32.7 20.3 16
1995 678 34.6 19.6 16.5
1996 678 34.6 19.6 16.5
1997 646 32.6 19.8 16.4
1998 664 33.3 19.9 15.5
1999 669 34.1 19.6 24.2
2000 671 35.2 19.1 22.8
2001 665 35.3 18.8 18.8
2002 669 37.0 18.1 20
2003 669 37.0 18.1 20
2004 647 37.1 17.4 24.1
2005 625 35.5 17.6 27.5
2006 608 34.0 17.9 26
2007 649 n/a n/a 32.2
2008 656 35.9 18.3 34.9
2009 642 40.4 15.9 39
2010 600 38.8 15.4 44.5
2011 587 36.2 16.2 42.9
2012 598 37.0 16.1 42.8
2013 600 36.5 16.4 45.2
2014 602 37.5 16.0 46
2015 575 37.0 15.5 45.6
2016 543 36.0 15.0 45.1
2017 551 33.0 16.6 43.9
2018 536 35.6 15.0 48.1
2019 515 33.5 15.3 52.2
2020 529 30.0 17.6 47.8
2021 516 32.2 15.9 49.8
2022 517 30.5 16.9 47.6
2023 521 32.0 16.2 51.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for North Decatur Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $417 (4.9%) $8,106 (95.1%) $8,524
2020 $480 (5.8%) $7,848 (94.2%) $8,329
2021 $1,113 (11.6%) $8,470 (88.4%) $9,584
2022 $729 (7.3%) $9,291 (92.7%) $10,020

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Decatur Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 195th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 121st of 1016 Elementary schools
 7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Decatur Elementary School)58.165.3
 7.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Decatur County Community Schools)53.360.1
 6.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (North Decatur Elementary School)7368.4
 4.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Decatur County Community Schools)61.562.2
 0.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Decatur Elementary School)6259.3
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Decatur County Community Schools)50.750.4
 0.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (North Decatur Elementary School)70.461.1
 9.3%
   4th Grade Math (Decatur County Community Schools)64.361.7
 2.6%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (North Decatur Elementary School)6253.7
 8.3%
   4th Grade Science (Decatur County Community Schools)6047
 13%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Decatur Elementary School)53.848.5
 5.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Decatur County Community Schools)41.546.9
 5.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (North Decatur Elementary School)70.557.4
 13.2%
   5th Grade Math (Decatur County Community Schools)59.956.3
 3.7%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (North Decatur Elementary School)64.163.2
 0.9%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Decatur County Community Schools)57.850
 7.8%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (North Decatur Elementary School)47.859.7
 11.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Decatur County Community Schools)4857
 9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (North Decatur Elementary School)56.553.7
 2.8%
   6th Grade Math (Decatur County Community Schools)52.846.1
 6.7%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (North Decatur Elementary School)50.756.7
 6%
   6th Grade Science (Decatur County Community Schools)49.649.2
 0.4%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students515521
 1.2%
African American10
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic1215
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White492493
 0.2%
Two or More Races712
 71.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.2%51.2%
 1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about North Decatur Elementary School

Students who attend North Decatur Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : North Decatur Junior-Senior High School

Students at North Decatur Elementary School are 95% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 521 students attended North Decatur Elementary School.

North Decatur Elementary School ranks 148th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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