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V O Isom Central Elementary School

Summary:

V O Isom Central Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Greenwood, Indiana, serving 361 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Greenwood Community School Corporation, which is ranked 108 out of 381 districts in Indiana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

V O Isom Central Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to the Greenwood Community School Corporation district and the state of Indiana in ILEARN test scores for English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 29.89% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 47.02% for the district and 38.6% for the state in 3rd grade. The school has also seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 5.0% in 2020-2021 to 20.1% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the district average. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 64.75% to 70.36% over the past three school years, significantly higher than the nearby North Grove Elementary (41.9%) and Westwood Elementary (46.14%).

When compared to other elementary schools in the Greenwood area, V O Isom Central Elementary School stands out as the lowest-performing school, both in terms of academic achievement and statewide ranking. The school has experienced a steady decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 293 out of 1,027 Indiana elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 717 out of 1,010 in 2023-2024. This trend is concerning and suggests the need for targeted interventions to improve student learning outcomes and address the unique challenges faced by the school's student population.


Detail:

Public K-5

 50 E Broadway
       Greenwood, IN  46143

(317) 889-4070

District: Greenwood Community School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
717th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,899 Help


Students who attend V O Isom Central Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Greenwood Middle School
High:    Greenwood Community High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  361

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.5%
Hispanic:
9.7%
Two or more races:
9.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details V O Isom Central Elementary School ranks worse than 71% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Greenwood Community School Corp District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.41. (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 V O Isom Central Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Greenwood Community School Corp District. Racial makeup is: White (69.5%), Hispanic (9.7%), two or more races (9.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at V O Isom Central Elementary School is 13.3, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Greenwood Community School Corp District! (See more...)
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Compare V O Isom Central Elementary School employs 27 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at V O Isom Central Elementary School is $9,899, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Greenwood Community School Corp District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

V O Isom Central Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Greenwood Community School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Greenwood Community School Corp 108th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for V O Isom Central Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 56.92 460th 959 52.0%
2006 47.25 594th 961 38.2%
2007 56.22 492nd 985 50.1%
2008 48.12 617th 996 38.1%
2009 60.74 435th 1003 56.6%
2010 38.47 725th 1009 28.1%
2011 50.02 626th 1025 38.9%
2012 71.00 274th 1015 73.0%
2013 54.40 569th 1035 45.0%
2014 51.56 604th 1036 41.7%
2015 55.31 511th 1040 50.9%
2016 51.12 598th 1046 42.8%
2017 64.78 391st 1033 62.1%
2018 70.83 293rd 1027 71.5%
2019 68.78 315th 1031 69.4%
2021 55.42 469th 1016 53.8%
2022 57.44 454th 1020 55.5%
2023 44.88 587th 1016 42.2%
2024 31.41 717th 1010 29.0%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, January 14, 2017

Open Quote Teachers are great and they have awesome core values. We love the school! Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Open Quote I think V O Isom is a perfect case of "don't judge a book by it's cover." Isom has a school with VERY dedicated teachers and an amazing Principal. Mrs. Wooten the princiapl is always out of her office "rounding". When I'm there to help in my daughters class or to pick up I always see such POSITIVE interaction between students and staff. It is a very hands on school. They are always striving to find ways to improve the test scores, the enviornment and most importantly the education the students are receiving. Close Quote



Enrollment information for V O Isom Central Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 274 0 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 279
1989 287 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1990 329 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 332
1991 324 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1992 394 1 9 3 1 n/a n/a 0 408
1993 368 0 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 376
1994 361 0 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 370
1995 394 1 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1996 394 1 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1997 358 1 3 2 0 n/a n/a 1 365
1998 345 0 2 9 2 n/a n/a 0 358
1999 342 2 12 10 1 n/a n/a 0 367
2000 340 1 8 14 0 n/a n/a 0 363
2001 342 0 3 12 0 n/a n/a 0 357
2002 345 8 3 18 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2003 345 8 3 18 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2004 311 9 4 22 1 n/a n/a 0 347
2005 293 8 4 27 0 n/a n/a 0 332
2006 295 4 5 4 1 n/a n/a 0 309
2007 296 8 3 9 1 n/a n/a 5 322
2008 304 7 3 9 0 n/a n/a 17 340
2009 310 8 1 10 1 n/a n/a 16 346
2010 323 4 3 16 1 n/a n/a 24 371
2011 322 1 5 25 2 0 28 0 383
2012 301 5 9 37 1 0 26 0 379
2013 330 10 7 32 1 0 26 0 406
2014 328 4 8 32 1 0 38 0 411
2015 337 7 6 34 1 0 38 0 423
2016 336 9 6 37 1 0 34 0 423
2017 322 11 7 46 0 0 38 0 424
2018 332 16 12 34 0 0 40 0 434
2019 320 10 14 34 1 1 28 0 408
2020 283 15 11 42 2 0 30 0 383
2021 287 18 9 39 1 0 28 0 382
2022 272 18 18 32 1 0 42 0 383
2023 251 22 19 35 1 0 33 0 361

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 V O Isom Central Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 279 17.1 16.3 9.3
1989 290 16.1 18.0 11.4
1990 332 16.1 20.6 13
1991 328 16.6 19.7 13.4
1992 408 21.3 19.1 19.4
1993 376 20.7 18.2 25.5
1994 370 18.3 20.2 21.1
1995 401 19.9 20.2 26.7
1996 401 19.9 20.2 26.7
1997 365 20.4 17.9 23.4
1998 358 20.9 17.1 20.9
1999 367 21.3 17.2 26.7
2000 363 21.5 16.9 32.2
2001 357 19.5 18.3 37.5
2002 374 21.0 17.8 44.1
2003 374 21.0 17.8 44.1
2004 347 20.0 17.4 47.3
2005 332 21.0 15.8 50
2006 309 18.0 17.2 43.7
2007 322 n/a n/a 46.1
2008 340 23.5 14.5 48.3
2009 346 24.0 14.4 55.2
2010 371 23.0 16.1 58.8
2011 383 23.3 16.4 57.7
2012 379 24.0 15.7 63.1
2013 406 25.0 16.2 66.5
2014 411 25.0 16.4 66.2
2015 423 25.0 16.9 71.9
2016 423 27.0 15.6 71.2
2017 424 28.0 15.1 66.5
2018 434 26.0 16.6 66.1
2019 408 27.8 14.6 63
2020 383 26.6 14.3 62.9
2021 382 33.0 11.5 67.8
2022 383 26.5 14.4 64.8
2023 361 27.0 13.3 70.4

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 V O Isom Central Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 279 17.1 16.3 9.3
1989 290 16.1 18.0 11.4
1990 332 16.1 20.6 13
1991 328 16.6 19.7 13.4
1992 408 21.3 19.1 19.4
1993 376 20.7 18.2 25.5
1994 370 18.3 20.2 21.1
1995 401 19.9 20.2 26.7
1996 401 19.9 20.2 26.7
1997 365 20.4 17.9 23.4
1998 358 20.9 17.1 20.9
1999 367 21.3 17.2 26.7
2000 363 21.5 16.9 32.2
2001 357 19.5 18.3 37.5
2002 374 21.0 17.8 44.1
2003 374 21.0 17.8 44.1
2004 347 20.0 17.4 47.3
2005 332 21.0 15.8 50
2006 309 18.0 17.2 43.7
2007 322 n/a n/a 46.1
2008 340 23.5 14.5 48.3
2009 346 24.0 14.4 55.2
2010 371 23.0 16.1 58.8
2011 383 23.3 16.4 57.7
2012 379 24.0 15.7 63.1
2013 406 25.0 16.2 66.5
2014 411 25.0 16.4 66.2
2015 423 25.0 16.9 71.9
2016 423 27.0 15.6 71.2
2017 424 28.0 15.1 66.5
2018 434 26.0 16.6 66.1
2019 408 27.8 14.6 63
2020 383 26.6 14.3 62.9
2021 382 33.0 11.5 67.8
2022 383 26.5 14.4 64.8
2023 361 27.0 13.3 70.4

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 V O Isom Central Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $546 (6.3%) $8,062 (93.6%) $8,609
2020 $471 (5.2%) $8,566 (94.8%) $9,037
2021 $1,041 (10.3%) $9,094 (89.7%) $10,135
2022 $750 (7.6%) $9,150 (92.4%) $9,899

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

Impact of COVID-19 on V O Isom Central 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 315th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 587th of 1016 Elementary schools
 27.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (V O Isom Central Elementary School)56.532.4
 24.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Greenwood Community School Corp)55.438
 17.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (V O Isom Central Elementary School)67.747.1
 20.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Greenwood Community School Corp)6956.8
 12.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (V O Isom Central Elementary School)44.147.8
 3.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Greenwood Community School Corp)57.449
 8.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (V O Isom Central Elementary School)54.247.8
 6.4%
   4th Grade Math (Greenwood Community School Corp)65.756.9
 8.8%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (V O Isom Central Elementary School)3937
 2%
   4th Grade Science (Greenwood Community School Corp)52.741
 11.7%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (V O Isom Central Elementary School)62.732.8
 29.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Greenwood Community School Corp)60.147.7
 12.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (V O Isom Central Elementary School)62.726.9
 35.8%
   5th Grade Math (Greenwood Community School Corp)5142.8
 8.2%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (V O Isom Central Elementary School)67.228.4
 38.8%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Greenwood Community School Corp)53.749.4
 4.4%
   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 Students408361
 11.5%
African American1022
 120%
American Indian11
Asian1419
 35.7%
Hispanic3435
 2.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White320251
 21.6%
Two or More Races2833
 17.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63%70.4%
 7.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about V O Isom Central Elementary School

Students at V O Isom Central Elementary School are 70% White, 10% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 6% African American, 5% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 361 students attended V O Isom Central Elementary School.

Students who attend V O Isom Central Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Greenwood Middle School
High : Greenwood Community High School

V O Isom Central Elementary School ranks 717th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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