Ohio County Elementary School

Summary:

Ohio County Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Rising Sun, Indiana, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 409. The school is part of the Rising Sun-Ohio County Community School District, which is ranked 228 out of 381 districts in Indiana and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ohio County Elementary School generally performs better than the district average on ILEARN assessments, with 39.44% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts (ELA) and 37.78% proficient or better in Math for the 2023-2024 school year, compared to 36.31% and 25.2% for the district, respectively. However, the school has seen significant fluctuations in its chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 5.9% in 2020-2021 to 45.2% in 2021-2022, which is an area of concern. Additionally, the school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (97.31%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, such as Jefferson-Craig Elementary, Milan Elementary, and Bright Elementary, which have more diverse student populations.

When compared to nearby schools, Ohio County Elementary School generally performs better on ILEARN assessments, particularly in Math, with 37.78% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to 36.86% at Jefferson-Craig Elementary, 42.95% at Milan Elementary, and 47.04% at Bright Elementary. However, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 498 out of 1,010 Indiana elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 708 out of 1,016 in 2020-2021, suggesting inconsistent performance. The school should focus on addressing its chronic absenteeism rates and lack of racial diversity to provide a well-rounded educational experience for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 436 S Mulberry St
       Rising Sun, IN  47040


(812) 438-2626

District: Rising Sun-Ohio County Com

SchoolDigger Rank:
498th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,865 Help


Students who attend Ohio County Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Ohio County Middle School
High:    Rising Sun High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  409

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.3%
Two or more races:
1.0%
African American:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ohio County Elementary School ranks better than 50.7% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.76. (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 Racial makeup is: White (97.3%), two or more races (1%), African American (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ohio County Elementary School is 15.3. (See more...)
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Compare Ohio County Elementary School employs 26.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ohio County Elementary School is $10,865.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Rising Sun-Ohio County Com:

SchoolDigger ranks Rising Sun-Ohio County Com 221st of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ohio County Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 34.31 263rd 326 19.3%
2005 53.22 506th 959 47.2%
2006 66.30 318th 961 66.9%
2007 61.54 401st 985 59.3%
2008 49.20 601st 996 39.7%
2009 53.60 543rd 1003 45.9%
2010 59.47 474th 1009 53.0%
2011 64.40 396th 1025 61.4%
2012 61.98 419th 1015 58.7%
2013 52.82 589th 1035 43.1%
2014 57.26 508th 1036 51.0%
2015 40.23 712th 1040 31.5%
2016 39.78 737th 1046 29.5%
2017 35.52 750th 1033 27.4%
2018 56.69 500th 1027 51.3%
2019 50.46 563rd 1031 45.4%
2021 35.01 708th 1016 30.3%
2022 47.60 570th 1020 44.1%
2023 59.36 427th 1016 58.0%
2024 52.76 498th 1010 50.7%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, September 24, 2012

Open Quote There is a prevalent air of condescension among many staff. The teacher to student ratio is too high to support adequate educational opportunities. The children are expected to be little robots and are disciplined for every minute infraction. There is almost no sports and limited extra curricular activities, and no advanced classes for gifted and talented students. Creativity is discouraged in the name of conformity. This is a small town school with small town standards and expectations. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, October 10, 2011

Open Quote They need new teachers & teaching methods. Teacher communication with parents is not there. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Open Quote Religious intolerance and hostile staff. Bizarre educational practices that set children back and change from year to year. School allows teachers' religious beliefs to interfere with the curriculum. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ohio County Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 706 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 710
1989 704 2 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 709
1990 724 3 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 730
1991 710 2 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 715
1992 691 2 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 699
1993 715 2 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 723
1994 716 2 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 723
1995 705 3 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 712
1996 705 3 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 712
1997 689 3 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 695
1998 678 1 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 685
1999 685 6 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 692
2000 736 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 739
2001 712 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 717
2002 662 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 665
2003 662 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 665
2004 654 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 660
2005 661 6 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 670
2006 633 4 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 640
2007 619 3 0 4 0 n/a n/a 5 631
2008 627 3 3 3 0 n/a n/a 6 642
2009 629 2 3 3 0 n/a n/a 6 643
2010 613 2 7 6 0 n/a n/a 8 636
2011 612 1 9 7 0 0 6 0 635
2012 601 0 9 7 0 0 13 0 630
2013 585 1 7 8 0 0 12 0 613
2014 567 1 11 7 0 0 12 0 598
2015 549 1 6 6 0 0 9 0 571
2016 313 1 2 3 0 0 7 0 326
2017 338 0 2 2 0 0 7 0 349
2018 353 0 2 3 0 0 6 0 364
2019 350 0 5 4 0 0 3 0 362
2020 367 2 3 4 0 0 10 0 386
2021 359 3 3 4 0 0 9 0 378
2022 426 4 1 2 0 0 5 0 438
2023 398 3 1 2 1 0 4 0 409

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 Ohio County Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 710 31.6 22.4 14.4
1989 709 31.6 22.4 15.8
1990 730 27.7 26.3 21.1
1991 715 30.8 23.2 16.8
1992 699 32.0 21.8 18.7
1993 723 32.9 22.0 17.8
1994 723 33.1 21.8 18.3
1995 712 32.9 21.6 15.4
1996 712 32.9 21.6 15.4
1997 695 33.5 20.7 12.1
1998 685 35.0 19.6 13.9
1999 692 33.6 20.6 14.3
2000 739 35.3 20.9 20.4
2001 717 37.3 19.2 17.6
2002 665 36.2 18.4 20.2
2003 665 36.2 18.4 20.2
2004 660 36.0 18.3 20.5
2005 670 36.8 18.2 23.4
2006 640 36.1 17.7 20.8
2007 631 n/a n/a 25.4
2008 642 36.5 17.6 31.3
2009 643 37.3 17.2 33.6
2010 636 38.2 16.6 37.1
2011 635 34.5 18.3 40.2
2012 630 39.0 16.1 40.6
2013 613 36.5 16.7 38.8
2014 598 37.0 16.1 42.5
2015 571 37.0 15.4 38.9
2016 326 21.0 15.5 40.2
2017 349 17.2 20.2 39.3
2018 364 25.0 14.5 48.9
2019 362 26.0 13.9 45.9
2020 386 27.3 14.1 49.2
2021 378 28.0 13.4 49.2
2022 438 26.0 16.8 36.5
2023 409 26.6 15.3 48.7

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 Ohio County Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 710 31.6 22.4 14.4
1989 709 31.6 22.4 15.8
1990 730 27.7 26.3 21.1
1991 715 30.8 23.2 16.8
1992 699 32.0 21.8 18.7
1993 723 32.9 22.0 17.8
1994 723 33.1 21.8 18.3
1995 712 32.9 21.6 15.4
1996 712 32.9 21.6 15.4
1997 695 33.5 20.7 12.1
1998 685 35.0 19.6 13.9
1999 692 33.6 20.6 14.3
2000 739 35.3 20.9 20.4
2001 717 37.3 19.2 17.6
2002 665 36.2 18.4 20.2
2003 665 36.2 18.4 20.2
2004 660 36.0 18.3 20.5
2005 670 36.8 18.2 23.4
2006 640 36.1 17.7 20.8
2007 631 n/a n/a 25.4
2008 642 36.5 17.6 31.3
2009 643 37.3 17.2 33.6
2010 636 38.2 16.6 37.1
2011 635 34.5 18.3 40.2
2012 630 39.0 16.1 40.6
2013 613 36.5 16.7 38.8
2014 598 37.0 16.1 42.5
2015 571 37.0 15.4 38.9
2016 326 21.0 15.5 40.2
2017 349 17.2 20.2 39.3
2018 364 25.0 14.5 48.9
2019 362 26.0 13.9 45.9
2020 386 27.3 14.1 49.2
2021 378 28.0 13.4 49.2
2022 438 26.0 16.8 36.5
2023 409 26.6 15.3 48.7

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 Ohio County Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,073 (9.8%) $9,839 (90.2%) $10,912
2020 $1,268 (11.1%) $10,181 (88.9%) $11,449
2021 $1,386 (12.0%) $10,130 (88.0%) $11,516
2022 $2,183 (20.1%) $8,682 (79.9%) $10,864

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ohio County 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 563rd of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 427th of 1016 Elementary schools
 12.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio County Elementary School)5030.3
 19.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rising Sun-Ohio County Com)5030.3
 19.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Ohio County Elementary School)57.442.4
 15%
   3rd Grade Math (Rising Sun-Ohio County Com)57.442.4
 15%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio County Elementary School)41.444.6
 3.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Rising Sun-Ohio County Com)41.444.6
 3.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Ohio County Elementary School)39.750
 10.3%
   4th Grade Math (Rising Sun-Ohio County Com)39.750
 10.3%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Ohio County Elementary School)37.941.1
 3.2%
   4th Grade Science (Rising Sun-Ohio County Com)37.941.1
 3.2%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio County Elementary School)55.949.1
 6.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Rising Sun-Ohio County Com)55.949.1
 6.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Ohio County Elementary School)52.545.3
 7.2%
   5th Grade Math (Rising Sun-Ohio County Com)52.545.3
 7.2%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Ohio County Elementary School)40.756.6
 15.9%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Rising Sun-Ohio County Com)40.756.6
 15.9%
   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 Students362409
 13%
African American03
American Indian01
Asian51
 80%
Hispanic42
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White350398
 13.7%
Two or More Races34
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.9%48.7%
 2.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ohio County Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 409 students attended Ohio County Elementary School.

Students who attend Ohio County Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ohio County Middle School
High : Rising Sun High School

Ohio County Elementary School ranks 498th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Ohio County Elementary School are 97% White.


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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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