Fortville Elementary School

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Fortville Elementary School ranks 310 th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Fortville Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 719 students in grades K-5 in the Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation district in Fortville, Indiana. The school has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking between the 300-400 range among Indiana elementary schools.

Fortville Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the district and state in ILEARN test scores for English Language Arts and Math across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 46.58% of Fortville students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 44.49% for the district and 38.6% statewide. The school also has lower chronic absenteeism rates (6.9% in 2022-2023) and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (31.43% in 2022-2023) compared to the district and state averages. However, the school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 165 out of 1,031 Indiana elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 310 out of 1,010 in 2023-2024.

Compared to nearby schools, Fortville Elementary's performance is generally stronger than Mt. Comfort Elementary and McCordsville Elementary, which are also part of the Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation. However, some schools in the Hamilton Southeastern district, such as Thorpe Creek Elementary and Southeastern Elementary, significantly outperform Fortville in both test scores and other metrics, suggesting that the school's academic performance, while strong, may lag behind some of the top-performing schools in the surrounding area.

Detail:

Public K-5

8414 N 200 W
Fortville, IN 46040

(317) 485-3180

District: Mt Vernon Community School Corp

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,722

Students who attend Fortville Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Mt Vernon Middle School
High:	Mt Vernon High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 718

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.2%

Two or more races:

8.1%

African American:

6.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fortville Elementary School ranks better than 69.3% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Mt Vernon Community School Corp District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.7. (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 Fortville Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Mt Vernon Community School Corp District. Racial makeup is: White (79.2%), two or more races (8.1%), African American (6.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fortville Elementary School is 13.9, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Mt Vernon Community School Corp District! (See more...)

Compare Fortville Elementary School employs 51.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fortville Elementary School is $9,722, which is the 2^nd highest among 3 elementary schools in the Mt Vernon Community School Corp District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Mt Vernon Community School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Mt Vernon Community School Corp 78^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fortville Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	62.63	367^th	959	61.7%
2006	55.74	471^st	961	51.0%
2007	68.34	308^th	985	68.7%
2008	41.01	703^rd	996	29.4%
2009	64.79	371^st	1003	63.0%
2010	58.91	484^th	1009	52.0%
2011	67.91	326^th	1025	68.2%
2012	57.16	499^th	1015	50.8%
2013	55.17	557^th	1035	46.2%
2014	71.23	273^rd	1036	73.6%
2015	70.59	283^rd	1040	72.8%
2016	65.57	383^rd	1046	63.4%
2017	75.17	230^th	1033	77.7%
2018	71.35	287^th	1027	72.1%
2019	79.98	165^th	1031	84.0%
2021	66.84	333^rd	1016	67.2%
2022	59.95	419^th	1020	58.9%
2023	68.76	316^th	1016	68.9%
2024	68.70	310^th	1010	69.3%

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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 Fortville Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	586	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	590
1989	565	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	568
1990	614	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	616
1991	585	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	590
1992	575	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	576
1993	525	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	526
1994	519	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	520
1995	570	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	1	574
1996	570	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	1	574
1997	539	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	3	542
1998	598	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	601
1999	638	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	639
2000	647	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	649
2001	644	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	646
2002	671	10	5	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	697
2003	671	10	5	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	697
2004	587	12	3	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	618
2005	609	9	6	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	641
2006	417	1	3	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	426
2007	390	0	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	10	407
2008	376	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	18	396
2009	371	0	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	18	393
2010	400	1	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	23	428
2011	394	2	3	5	0	0	19	0	423
2012	442	1	4	3	1	0	29	0	480
2013	424	1	4	8	0	0	28	0	465
2014	426	1	4	12	0	0	29	0	472
2015	401	1	2	10	0	0	24	0	438
2016	407	2	4	8	1	0	22	0	444
2017	424	4	4	11	1	0	22	0	466
2018	548	12	4	20	1	0	36	0	621
2019	585	11	6	29	1	0	33	0	665
2020	610	15	5	29	0	0	45	0	704
2021	592	21	6	34	2	0	47	0	702
2022	611	23	3	34	1	0	50	0	722
2023	582	33	6	45	1	0	52	0	719
2024	569	46	4	40	1	0	58	0	718

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fortville Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	590	26.5	22.2	5.1
1989	568	26.5	21.4	7
1990	616	26.5	23.2	5.8
1991	590	28.8	20.4	5.3
1992	576	27.0	21.3	10.1
1993	526	27.0	19.5	7
1994	520	22.0	23.6	9.4
1995	574	23.5	24.4	10.8
1996	574	23.5	24.4	10.8
1997	542	22.5	24.1	8.3
1998	601	24.5	24.5	7.5
1999	639	29.5	21.7	12.1
2000	649	29.0	22.4	12.9
2001	646	30.0	21.5	12.1
2002	697	29.0	24.0	13.6
2003	697	29.0	24.0	13.6
2004	618	26.0	23.8	17
2005	641	28.0	22.9	15.6
2006	426	20.0	21.3	0
2007	407	n/a	n/a	24.2
2008	396	23.0	17.2	28.6
2009	393	25.5	15.4	30.1
2010	428	24.5	17.4	36.8
2011	423	20.9	20.2	32.2
2012	480	23.0	20.8	37.9
2013	465	25.0	18.6	40.9
2014	472	25.0	18.8	43
2015	438	25.0	17.5	43.8
2016	444	27.0	16.4	39.9
2017	466	29.0	16.0	36.7
2018	621	43.0	14.4	23.5
2019	665	44.0	15.1	26.6
2020	704	40.5	17.3	28
2021	702	42.9	16.3	26.5
2022	722	45.3	15.9	25.5
2023	719	46.8	15.3	31.4
2024	718	51.5	13.9	34.7

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 Fortville Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	590	26.5	22.2	5.1
1989	568	26.5	21.4	7
1990	616	26.5	23.2	5.8
1991	590	28.8	20.4	5.3
1992	576	27.0	21.3	10.1
1993	526	27.0	19.5	7
1994	520	22.0	23.6	9.4
1995	574	23.5	24.4	10.8
1996	574	23.5	24.4	10.8
1997	542	22.5	24.1	8.3
1998	601	24.5	24.5	7.5
1999	639	29.5	21.7	12.1
2000	649	29.0	22.4	12.9
2001	646	30.0	21.5	12.1
2002	697	29.0	24.0	13.6
2003	697	29.0	24.0	13.6
2004	618	26.0	23.8	17
2005	641	28.0	22.9	15.6
2006	426	20.0	21.3	0
2007	407	n/a	n/a	24.2
2008	396	23.0	17.2	28.6
2009	393	25.5	15.4	30.1
2010	428	24.5	17.4	36.8
2011	423	20.9	20.2	32.2
2012	480	23.0	20.8	37.9
2013	465	25.0	18.6	40.9
2014	472	25.0	18.8	43
2015	438	25.0	17.5	43.8
2016	444	27.0	16.4	39.9
2017	466	29.0	16.0	36.7
2018	621	43.0	14.4	23.5
2019	665	44.0	15.1	26.6
2020	704	40.5	17.3	28
2021	702	42.9	16.3	26.5
2022	722	45.3	15.9	25.5
2023	719	46.8	15.3	31.4
2024	718	51.5	13.9	34.7

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 Fortville Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$327 (3.7%)	$8,432 (96.3%)	$8,759
2020	$324 (3.7%)	$8,328 (96.3%)	$8,652
2021	$373 (4.3%)	$8,393 (95.7%)	$8,766
2022	$795 (8.2%)	$8,927 (91.8%)	$9,722

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fortville Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 165^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 316^th of 1016 Elementary schools	15.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fortville Elementary School)	63.6	40	23.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mt Vernon Community School Corp)	49.7	43.8	5.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Fortville Elementary School)	77.8	64.5	13.3%
3rd Grade Math (Mt Vernon Community School Corp)	72.9	61.9	11%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fortville Elementary School)	58.9	62	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mt Vernon Community School Corp)	51.1	46.2	4.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Fortville Elementary School)	71	58.4	12.6%
4th Grade Math (Mt Vernon Community School Corp)	68.9	59.1	9.8%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Fortville Elementary School)	65.4	46.9	18.5%
4th Grade Science (Mt Vernon Community School Corp)	53.7	41.2	12.5%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fortville Elementary School)	59.4	45.7	13.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mt Vernon Community School Corp)	55	42.7	12.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Fortville Elementary School)	65.4	42.6	22.8%
5th Grade Math (Mt Vernon Community School Corp)	62.7	50.2	12.6%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Fortville Elementary School)	46.2	38	8.2%
5th Grade Social Studies (Mt Vernon Community School Corp)	44.3	42.4	1.9%
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	665	719	8.1%
African American	11	33	200%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	6	6
Hispanic	29	45	55.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	585	582	0.5%
Two or More Races	33	52	57.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	26.6%	31.4%	4.8%

Schools Near Fortville 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 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th 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
Fortville Elementary School	Public	K-5	8414 N 200 W	Fortville	46040	Hancock County	Mt Vernon Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 485-3180	718	52	13.9	34.7%	569 (79.2%)	46 (6.4%)	40 (5.6%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (8.1%)	68.7	310^th of 1010 public elementary schools	69.3%		68.8	316^th of 1016 public elementary schools	68.9%	6	36.1	50.4	52.9		46.6	51.6	59.0	50.4		54.0	45.4	$9,722	$795	$8,927
Mt Vernon Early Learning Academy	Public	PK	1806 W Sr 234	Fortville	46040	Hancock County	Mt Vernon Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 485-3100	142	2	71.0	21.8%	107 (75.4%)	18 (12.7%)	7 (4.9%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.6%)								(n/a)												$3,175	$288	$2,888
Eden Elementary School	Public	K-3	8185 N Sr 9	Greenfield	46140	Hancock County	Greenfield-Central Com Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 326-3117	166	10	17.4	34.9%	145 (87.3%)	1 (0.6%)	7 (4.2%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.6%)								(n/a)	50.0				50.0	76.1				76.1		$10,875	$267	$10,608
Geist Montessori Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	6058 W 900 N	McCordsville	46055	Hancock County	Geist Montessori Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(317) 335-1158	273	11	24.8	2.9%	190 (69.6%)	42 (15.4%)	11 (4.0%)	13 (4.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.9%)	57.3	444^th of 1010 public elementary schools	56.0%		32.9	699^th of 1016 public elementary schools	31.2%	255	47.7	37.9	32.0	57.7	44.6	72.7	48.3	24.0	15.4	42.5	32.0	$10,152	$601	$9,551
McCordsville Elementary School	Public	K-5	7177 N 600 W	McCordsville	46055	Hancock County	Mt Vernon Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(317) 336-7760	686	46	14.8	26.8%	483 (70.4%)	73 (10.6%)	63 (9.2%)	15 (2.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (7.3%)	79.3	193^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	80.9%		71	291^st of 1016 public elementary schools	71.4%	98	58.3	45.4	52.1		51.6	78.3	60.8	48.8		62.3	53.7	$9,132	$434	$8,698
Geist Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	14051 E 104th St	Fishers	46040	Hancock County	Hamilton Southeastern Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 915-4260	654	41	15.7	16.8%	430 (65.7%)	35 (5.4%)	39 (6.0%)	89 (13.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	58 (8.9%)	93.3	46^th of 1010 public elementary schools	95.4%		93.3	40^th of 1016 public elementary schools	96.1%	6	66.0	78.1			71.8	75.9	72.7			74.4		$9,513	$329	$9,184
Southeastern Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	12500 Cyntheanne Road	Fishers	46037	Hamilton County	Hamilton Southeastern Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 594-4340	828	47	17.4	10.5%	485 (58.6%)	60 (7.2%)	41 (5.0%)	180 (21.7%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (7.0%)	92.3	54^th of 1010 public elementary schools	94.7%		88.7	76^th of 1016 public elementary schools	92.5%	22	62.1	69.3			65.7	73.6	77.7			75.6		$8,404	$325	$8,079
Thorpe Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	14642 E 126th St	Fishers	46037	Hamilton County	Hamilton Southeastern Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 594-4310	595	35	17.1	11.4%	399 (67.1%)	37 (6.2%)	25 (4.2%)	91 (15.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (7.1%)	96.5	15^th of 1010 public elementary schools	98.5%		95.4	23^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	97.7%	8	66.7	83.8			74.3	82.6	87.4			84.7		$9,289	$331	$8,958
Maple Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	8537 S Cr 650 W	Pendleton	46064	Madison County	South Madison Com School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 778-3818	716	43	16.5	46.1%	526 (73.5%)	30 (4.2%)	92 (12.8%)	27 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (5.7%)	72.9	262^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	74.1%		67.6	331^st of 1016 public elementary schools	67.4%	69	41.6	38.8	46.9	55.7	45.3	75.3	59.9	54.6	45.2	58.5	47.4	$8,031	$901	$7,129
Fall Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	12131 Olio Rd	Fishers	46037	Hamilton County	Hamilton Southeastern Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 594-4180	508	32	15.6	14.0%	352 (69.3%)	45 (8.9%)	22 (4.3%)	57 (11.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (6.1%)	93.2	48^th of 1010 public elementary schools	95.2%		94.9	29^th of 1016 public elementary schools	97.1%	19	63.7	62.3			63.0	88.5	75.4			81.5		$11,118	$299	$10,819

Frequently Asked Questions about Fortville Elementary School

How many students attend Fortville Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 718 students attended Fortville Elementary School.

What district is Fortville Elementary School in?

Mt Vernon Community School Corp

What is the racial makeup of Fortville Elementary School?

Students at Fortville Elementary School are 79% White, 8% Two or more races, 6% African American, 6% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Fortville Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Fortville Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mt Vernon Middle School
High : Mt Vernon High School

Is Fortville Elementary School a good school?

Fortville Elementary School ranks 310^th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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