Cynthia Heights Elementary School

Summary:

Cynthia Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school in Evansville, Indiana, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp district, which is ranked 242 out of 381 school districts in the state.

Cynthia Heights Elementary School has seen steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from a 2-star rating in 2014-2015 to a 4-star rating in the most recent school year. The school currently ranks 207 out of 1,010 elementary schools in Indiana, placing it in the top 20% of elementary schools in the state. This strong academic performance is reflected in the school's ILEARN test scores, which consistently outperform the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 50.22% of Cynthia Heights students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 37.25% for the district, and 59.74% were proficient or better in Math, compared to 37.06% for the district.

While Cynthia Heights Elementary School stands out as a high-performing school, the stark contrast in performance between it and some nearby schools, such as McCutchanville Elementary School and Lincoln School, highlights the need for continued efforts to address educational equity and support all students in the district. These nearby schools, which have higher percentages of minority and economically disadvantaged students, struggle academically, with significantly lower proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Math.


Detail:

Public K-5

 7225 Big Cynthiana Rd
       Evansville, IN  47720


(812) 435-8740

District: Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
207th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,383 Help


Students who attend Cynthia Heights Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Helfrich Park STEM Academy
High:    Francis Joseph Reitz High School
    New Technical Institute

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  457

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.0%
Two or more races:
3.9%
Hispanic:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cynthia Heights Elementary School ranks better than 79.5% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 5th among 22 ranked elementary schools in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.62. (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 (93%), two or more races (3.9%), Hispanic (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cynthia Heights Elementary School is 16.9. 15 elementary schools in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Cynthia Heights Elementary School employs 27 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cynthia Heights Elementary School is $10,383. 11 elementary schools in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Cynthia Heights Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp 239th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cynthia Heights Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 74.20 194th 959 79.8%
2006 67.44 293rd 961 69.5%
2007 54.24 521st 985 47.1%
2008 63.86 363rd 996 63.6%
2009 84.71 84th 1003 91.6%
2010 69.82 306th 1009 69.7%
2011 69.20 307th 1025 70.0%
2012 65.04 371st 1015 63.4%
2013 72.50 257th 1035 75.2%
2014 70.32 295th 1036 71.5%
2015 45.20 660th 1040 36.5%
2016 61.84 449th 1046 57.1%
2017 61.42 453rd 1033 56.1%
2018 75.91 215th 1027 79.1%
2019 80.40 163rd 1031 84.2%
2021 81.07 163rd 1016 84.0%
2022 82.22 151st 1020 85.2%
2023 83.85 143rd 1016 85.9%
2024 77.62 207th 1010 79.5%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Cynthia Heights Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 601 5 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 607
1989 654 9 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 666
1990 652 8 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 662
1991 672 5 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 680
1992 674 5 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 683
1993 651 4 4 2 2 n/a n/a 0 663
1994 640 7 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 653
1995 622 3 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 628
1996 622 3 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 628
1997 615 6 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 624
1998 604 7 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 616
1999 607 7 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 617
2000 608 7 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 620
2001 590 8 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 604
2002 546 8 2 2 3 n/a n/a 0 561
2003 546 8 2 2 3 n/a n/a 0 561
2004 509 6 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 521
2005 459 6 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 469
2006 440 2 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 447
2007 440 1 5 2 3 n/a n/a 9 460
2008 454 2 6 0 2 n/a n/a 13 477
2009 456 1 13 1 0 n/a n/a 21 492
2010 492 3 9 2 2 n/a n/a 32 540
2011 474 4 11 5 1 0 28 0 523
2012 473 5 9 5 1 0 26 0 519
2013 497 1 4 5 1 0 18 0 526
2014 490 3 5 7 1 0 22 0 528
2015 487 6 1 10 0 0 21 0 525
2016 491 5 3 10 0 0 25 0 534
2017 475 6 1 12 0 0 28 0 522
2018 469 6 1 13 0 0 26 0 515
2019 449 7 1 17 0 0 23 0 497
2020 464 5 1 13 0 0 22 0 505
2021 414 3 1 12 0 0 26 0 456
2022 422 6 0 13 0 0 30 0 471
2023 425 1 0 13 0 0 18 0 457

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 Cynthia Heights Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 607 31.3 19.3 15.7
1989 666 32.6 20.4 11.4
1990 662 31.6 20.9 9.4
1991 680 32.4 20.9 12.9
1992 683 33.0 20.6 16.5
1993 663 33.0 20.1 14.5
1994 653 32.1 20.3 14.9
1995 628 32.0 19.6 14
1996 628 32.0 19.6 14
1997 624 33.5 18.6 14.4
1998 616 33.2 18.6 15.1
1999 617 32.2 19.2 24.3
2000 620 34.0 18.2 24.2
2001 604 34.1 17.7 26.3
2002 561 31.9 17.6 32.1
2003 561 31.9 17.6 32.1
2004 521 28.3 18.4 29.2
2005 469 28.5 16.5 31.3
2006 447 26.2 17.1 30.9
2007 460 n/a n/a 31
2008 477 27.8 17.2 34.3
2009 492 28.1 17.5 36.7
2010 540 29.0 18.6 40.9
2011 523 26.7 19.5 40.5
2012 519 28.0 18.5 39.9
2013 526 31.0 16.9 38.6
2014 528 31.0 17.0 41.9
2015 525 28.0 18.7 41.1
2016 534 28.0 19.0 41.4
2017 522 28.0 18.6 36.2
2018 515 28.0 18.3 36.3
2019 497 27.0 18.4 34
2020 505 28.0 18.0 37
2021 456 30.6 14.8 38.2
2022 471 26.0 18.1 35.2
2023 457 27.0 16.9 42.7

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 Cynthia Heights Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 607 31.3 19.3 15.7
1989 666 32.6 20.4 11.4
1990 662 31.6 20.9 9.4
1991 680 32.4 20.9 12.9
1992 683 33.0 20.6 16.5
1993 663 33.0 20.1 14.5
1994 653 32.1 20.3 14.9
1995 628 32.0 19.6 14
1996 628 32.0 19.6 14
1997 624 33.5 18.6 14.4
1998 616 33.2 18.6 15.1
1999 617 32.2 19.2 24.3
2000 620 34.0 18.2 24.2
2001 604 34.1 17.7 26.3
2002 561 31.9 17.6 32.1
2003 561 31.9 17.6 32.1
2004 521 28.3 18.4 29.2
2005 469 28.5 16.5 31.3
2006 447 26.2 17.1 30.9
2007 460 n/a n/a 31
2008 477 27.8 17.2 34.3
2009 492 28.1 17.5 36.7
2010 540 29.0 18.6 40.9
2011 523 26.7 19.5 40.5
2012 519 28.0 18.5 39.9
2013 526 31.0 16.9 38.6
2014 528 31.0 17.0 41.9
2015 525 28.0 18.7 41.1
2016 534 28.0 19.0 41.4
2017 522 28.0 18.6 36.2
2018 515 28.0 18.3 36.3
2019 497 27.0 18.4 34
2020 505 28.0 18.0 37
2021 456 30.6 14.8 38.2
2022 471 26.0 18.1 35.2
2023 457 27.0 16.9 42.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cynthia Heights Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $560 (6.1%) $8,581 (93.9%) $9,141
2020 $514 (5.8%) $8,326 (94.2%) $8,840
2021 $804 (8.2%) $9,058 (91.8%) $9,862
2022 $1,420 (13.7%) $8,962 (86.3%) $10,383

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cynthia Heights Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 163rd of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 143rd of 1016 Elementary schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cynthia Heights Elementary School)53.150.7
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp)44.133.1
 11%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Cynthia Heights Elementary School)68.473.2
 4.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp)54.945.2
 9.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cynthia Heights Elementary School)68.853.3
 15.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp)4335.5
 7.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Cynthia Heights Elementary School)78.861
 17.8%
   4th Grade Math (Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp)50.944.7
 6.2%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Cynthia Heights Elementary School)76.353.3
 23.1%
   4th Grade Science (Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp)39.128.9
 10.3%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cynthia Heights Elementary School)52.459.6
 7.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp)43.936.1
 7.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Cynthia Heights Elementary School)63.457.3
 6.1%
   5th Grade Math (Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp)43.435.9
 7.5%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Cynthia Heights Elementary School)6161.8
 0.8%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp)4031.1
 8.9%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students497457
 8%
African American71
 85.7%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic1713
 23.5%
Pacific Islander00
White449425
 5.3%
Two or More Races2318
 21.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34%42.7%
 8.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cynthia Heights Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 457 students attended Cynthia Heights Elementary School.

Students who attend Cynthia Heights Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Helfrich Park STEM Academy
High : Francis Joseph Reitz High School
High : New Technical Institute

Students at Cynthia Heights Elementary School are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

Cynthia Heights Elementary School ranks 207th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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