Fortville Elementary School

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:
310th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,722 Help


Students who attend Fortville Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  719

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.9%
Two or more races:
7.2%
Hispanic:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fortville Elementary School ranks better than 69.3% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Mt Vernon Community School Corp District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.7. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Fortville Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Mt Vernon Community School Corp District. Racial makeup is: White (80.9%), two or more races (7.2%), Hispanic (6.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fortville Elementary School is 15.3. 1 elementary schools in the Mt Vernon Community School Corp District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Fortville Elementary School employs 46.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fortville Elementary School is $9,722. 1 elementary schools in the Mt Vernon Community School Corp District spend more per student.
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 78th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2005 62.63 367th 959 61.7%
2006 55.74 471st 961 51.0%
2007 68.34 308th 985 68.7%
2008 41.01 703rd 996 29.4%
2009 64.79 371st 1003 63.0%
2010 58.91 484th 1009 52.0%
2011 67.91 326th 1025 68.2%
2012 57.16 499th 1015 50.8%
2013 55.17 557th 1035 46.2%
2014 71.23 273rd 1036 73.6%
2015 70.59 283rd 1040 72.8%
2016 65.57 383rd 1046 63.4%
2017 75.17 230th 1033 77.7%
2018 71.35 287th 1027 72.1%
2019 79.98 165th 1031 84.0%
2021 66.84 333rd 1016 67.2%
2022 59.95 419th 1020 58.9%
2023 68.76 316th 1016 68.9%
2024 68.70 310th 1010 69.3%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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

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 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

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

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 Fortville Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

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 165th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 316th 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)63.640
 23.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mt Vernon Community School Corp)49.743.8
 5.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Fortville Elementary School)77.864.5
 13.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Mt Vernon Community School Corp)72.961.9
 11%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fortville Elementary School)58.962
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mt Vernon Community School Corp)51.146.2
 4.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Fortville Elementary School)7158.4
 12.6%
   4th Grade Math (Mt Vernon Community School Corp)68.959.1
 9.8%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Fortville Elementary School)65.446.9
 18.5%
   4th Grade Science (Mt Vernon Community School Corp)53.741.2
 12.5%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fortville Elementary School)59.445.7
 13.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mt Vernon Community School Corp)5542.7
 12.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Fortville Elementary School)65.442.6
 22.8%
   5th Grade Math (Mt Vernon Community School Corp)62.750.2
 12.6%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Fortville Elementary School)46.238
 8.2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Mt Vernon Community School Corp)44.342.4
 1.9%
   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 Students665719
 8.1%
African American1133
 200%
American Indian11
Asian66
Hispanic2945
 55.2%
Pacific Islander00
White585582
 0.5%
Two or More Races3352
 57.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.6%31.4%
 4.8%


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Students at Fortville Elementary School are 81% White, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 5% African American.

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

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 719 students attended Fortville Elementary School.

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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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