Is Ohio County Elementary School a good school?

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

How many students attend Ohio County Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 424 students attended Ohio County Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Ohio County Elementary School?

Students at Ohio County Elementary School are 96% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Ohio County Elementary School attend?

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

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:
498^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,865

Students who attend Ohio County Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 424

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.8%

Hispanic:

1.4%

American Indian:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ohio County Elementary School ranks better than 50.7% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.76. (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 Racial makeup is: White (95.8%), Hispanic (1.4%), American Indian (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ohio County Elementary School is 14.4. (See more...)

Compare Ohio County Elementary School employs 29.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 221^st 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
2004	34.31	263^rd	326	19.3%
2005	53.22	506^th	959	47.2%
2006	66.30	318^th	961	66.9%
2007	61.54	401^st	985	59.3%
2008	49.20	601^st	996	39.7%
2009	53.60	543^rd	1003	45.9%
2010	59.47	474^th	1009	53.0%
2011	64.40	396^th	1025	61.4%
2012	61.98	419^th	1015	58.7%
2013	52.82	589^th	1035	43.1%
2014	57.26	508^th	1036	51.0%
2015	40.23	712^th	1040	31.5%
2016	39.78	737^th	1046	29.5%
2017	35.52	750^th	1033	27.4%
2018	56.69	500^th	1027	51.3%
2019	50.46	563^rd	1031	45.4%
2021	35.01	708^th	1016	30.3%
2022	47.60	570^th	1020	44.1%
2023	59.36	427^th	1016	58.0%
2024	52.76	498^th	1010	50.7%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 1.7)

67%

33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Monday, September 24, 2012

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

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

by a parent
Wednesday, December 15, 2010

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
2024	406	2	1	6	5	0	4	0	424

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
2024	424	29.3	14.4	46

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
2024	424	29.3	14.4	46

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 563^rd of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 427^th 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)	50	30.3	19.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rising Sun-Ohio County Com)	50	30.3	19.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Ohio County Elementary School)	57.4	42.4	15%
3rd Grade Math (Rising Sun-Ohio County Com)	57.4	42.4	15%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio County Elementary School)	41.4	44.6	3.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rising Sun-Ohio County Com)	41.4	44.6	3.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Ohio County Elementary School)	39.7	50	10.3%
4th Grade Math (Rising Sun-Ohio County Com)	39.7	50	10.3%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Ohio County Elementary School)	37.9	41.1	3.2%
4th Grade Science (Rising Sun-Ohio County Com)	37.9	41.1	3.2%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio County Elementary School)	55.9	49.1	6.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rising Sun-Ohio County Com)	55.9	49.1	6.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Ohio County Elementary School)	52.5	45.3	7.2%
5th Grade Math (Rising Sun-Ohio County Com)	52.5	45.3	7.2%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Ohio County Elementary School)	40.7	56.6	15.9%
5th Grade Social Studies (Rising Sun-Ohio County Com)	40.7	56.6	15.9%
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	362	409	13%
African American	0	3
American Indian	0	1
Asian	5	1	80%
Hispanic	4	2	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	350	398	13.7%
Two or More Races	3	4	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.9%	48.7%	2.8%

Schools Near Ohio County 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
Ohio County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	436 S Mulberry St	Rising Sun	47040	Ohio County	Rising Sun-Ohio County Com	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 438-2626	424	29	14.4	46.0%	406 (95.8%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	52.8	498^th of 1010 public elementary schools	50.7%		59.4	427^th of 1016 public elementary schools	58.0%	71	30.2	34.9	52.5		39.4	45.3	30.3	39.3		37.8	59.0	$10,865	$2,183	$8,682
Switzerland County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1390 Hwy 250	East Enterprise	47019	Switzerland County	Switzerland County School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 534-3128	333	21	15.8	60.7%	315 (94.6%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)	56.3	454^th of 1010 public elementary schools	55.0%		48.1	558^th of 1016 public elementary schools	45.1%	104	33.3	34.0	48.9	25.9	35.3	48.7	53.2	61.7	24.1	46.0	57.5	$10,018	$1,894	$8,124
Aurora Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	6098 Squire Pl	Aurora	47001	Dearborn County	South Dearborn Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 926-2222	537	40	13.5	56.6%	501 (93.3%)	9 (1.7%)	9 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.4%)	37.3	657^th of 1010 public elementary schools	35.0%		37.5	660^th of 1016 public elementary schools	35.0%	3	34.4	30.4	22.9	36.5	31.2	55.7	34.2	34.3	17.7	33.9	25.7	$11,685	$1,748	$9,937
Central Elementary School	Public	3-5	500 Short St	Lawrenceburg	47025	Dearborn County	Lawrenceburg Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 537-7279	414	28	14.7	41.1%	357 (86.2%)	7 (1.7%)	19 (4.6%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	25 (6.0%)	66.3	341^st of 1010 public elementary schools	66.2%		60.3	411^th of 1016 public elementary schools	59.5%	70	45.7	36.2	38.0		40.1	66.7	55.9	43.8		55.5	54.0	$10,156	$795	$9,362
Lawrenceburg Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	400 Tiger Blvd	Lawrenceburg	47025	Dearborn County	Lawrenceburg Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 537-7239	569	38	14.9	42.5%	500 (87.9%)	11 (1.9%)	14 (2.5%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (6.9%)								(n/a)												$10,520	$590	$9,930
Dillsboro Elementary School	Public	K-6	13200 North St	Dillsboro	47018	Dearborn County	South Dearborn Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 432-5438	262	18	14.5	53.8%	251 (95.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.7%)	76.4	217^th of 1010 public elementary schools	78.5%		81.1	170^th of 1016 public elementary schools	83.3%	47	31.6	47.2	54.3	63.6	48.6	60.5	50.0	62.9	69.7	60.6	62.9	$10,796	$1,098	$9,698
Manchester Elementary School	Public	K-6	9387 Sr 48	Aurora	47001	Dearborn County	South Dearborn Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 926-1140	141	10	14.1	43.3%	135 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)	61.9	390^th of 1010 public elementary schools	61.4%		45.7	580^th of 1016 public elementary schools	42.9%	190	50.0	22.2	42.9	38.5	38.8	75.0	33.3	47.6	61.5	55.3	33.3	$12,491	$2,220	$10,271
Bright Elementary School	Public	K-5	22593 State Line Rd	Lawrenceburg	47025	Dearborn County	Sunman-Dearborn Com School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 637-4600	537	34	15.6	19.9%	511 (95.2%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.8%)	67.1	328^th of 1010 public elementary schools	67.5%		70	302^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	70.3%	26	53.8	53.4	42.1		50.4	52.8	50.0	35.5		47.0	51.3	$9,434	$517	$8,918
Jefferson-Craig Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1002 W Main St	Vevay	47043	Switzerland County	Switzerland County School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 427-2170	427	25	17.4	56.2%	400 (93.7%)	3 (0.7%)	9 (2.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.0%)	38.4	645^th of 1010 public elementary schools	36.1%		54.6	483^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	52.5%	162	27.6	30.0	31.8	28.6	29.4	46.1	41.7	30.2	26.8	36.9	33.3	$9,002	$1,786	$7,216
Milan Elementary School	Public	K-4	418 E Carr St	Milan	47031	Ripley County	Milan Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 654-2922	421	26	16.1	58.0%	406 (96.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	28.6	743^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	26.4%		51.4	525^th of 1016 public elementary schools	48.3%	218	15.8	21.9			18.8	46.1	39.7			43.0		$11,413	$1,643	$9,770

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