Rushville Elementary School

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Rushville Elementary School ranks 731 st of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Rushville Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 329 students in grades K-6 in Rushville, Indiana, which is part of the Rush County Schools district. While the school has seen an increase in per-student spending in recent years, it faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, below-average test scores, and a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Rushville Elementary's chronic absenteeism rates have ranged from 12.3% to 30.1% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Milroy Elementary (18.3%) and Arlington Elementary (13.5%). The school's test scores on the ILEARN assessments are also generally below the state and district averages, especially in English Language Arts and Math. For example, in 2023-2024, only 28.15% of Rushville students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 34.05% for the Rush County Schools district.

Rushville Elementary's high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 60.49% to 63.14% in recent years, is also a concern. This is higher than the nearby schools like Milroy Elementary (62.25%) and Arlington Elementary (60.71%). The school's statewide ranking has also dropped significantly, from 166th out of 1,031 Indiana elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 731st out of 1,010 in 2023-2024, indicating a relative decline in performance compared to other schools in the state.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

390 W 16th St
Rushville, IN 46173

(765) 938-1616

District: Rush County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
731^st of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,660

Students who attend Rushville Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Benjamin Rush Middle School
High:	Rushville Consolidated High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Number of students: 631

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.8%

Hispanic:

2.1%

Two or more races:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rushville Elementary School ranks worse than 72.4% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Rush County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.91. (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 Rushville Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Rush County Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (94.8%), Hispanic (2.1%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 63.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Rush County Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rushville Elementary School is 15.3, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Rush County Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Rushville Elementary School employs 41 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rushville Elementary School is $10,660, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Rush County Schools District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Rush County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Rush County Schools 181^st of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Rushville Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2013	38.66	763^rd	1035	26.3%
2014	50.05	624^th	1036	39.8%
2015	58.43	464^th	1040	55.4%
2016	62.88	424^th	1046	59.5%
2017	57.72	494^th	1033	52.2%
2018	70.69	296^th	1027	71.2%
2019	79.96	166^th	1031	83.9%
2021	60.47	404^th	1016	60.2%
2022	68.81	324^th	1020	68.2%
2023	58.00	444^th	1016	56.3%
2024	29.91	731^st	1010	27.6%

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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 Rushville Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2011	287	7	0	4	0	10	308
2012	272	4	0	5	0	12	293
2013	268	5	1	1	1	10	286
2014	277	4	1	1	1	11	295
2015	272	4	3	5	0	9	293
2016	285	4	2	5	0	13	309
2017	278	8	1	2	2	14	305
2018	283	2	1	3	2	14	305
2019	284	3	1	7	2	12	309
2020	276	4	1	5	2	10	298
2021	272	4	0	9	2	13	300
2022	270	4	0	8	2	9	293
2023	301	4	2	7	2	13	329
2024	598	3	5	13	1	11	631

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 Rushville Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	308	16.4	18.7	58.8
2012	293	18.0	16.2	58.7
2013	286	18.0	15.8	60.1
2014	295	18.0	16.3	58.3
2015	293	18.0	16.2	60.4
2016	309	19.0	16.2	60.8
2017	305	18.0	16.9	61
2018	305	18.0	16.9	59.7
2019	309	18.0	17.1	56.3
2020	298	19.0	15.6	60.1
2021	300	20.0	15.0	62.7
2022	293	20.0	14.6	63.1
2023	329	18.2	18.0	60.5
2024	631	41.0	15.3	63.4

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 Rushville Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	308	16.4	18.7	58.8
2012	293	18.0	16.2	58.7
2013	286	18.0	15.8	60.1
2014	295	18.0	16.3	58.3
2015	293	18.0	16.2	60.4
2016	309	19.0	16.2	60.8
2017	305	18.0	16.9	61
2018	305	18.0	16.9	59.7
2019	309	18.0	17.1	56.3
2020	298	19.0	15.6	60.1
2021	300	20.0	15.0	62.7
2022	293	20.0	14.6	63.1
2023	329	18.2	18.0	60.5
2024	631	41.0	15.3	63.4

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 Rushville Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$777 (9.1%)	$7,782 (90.9%)	$8,559
2020	$656 (7.0%)	$8,700 (93.0%)	$9,356
2021	$960 (9.6%)	$9,005 (90.4%)	$9,965
2022	$1,331 (12.5%)	$9,329 (87.5%)	$10,660

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rushville 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 166^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 444^th of 1016 Elementary schools	27.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rushville Elementary School)	48.8	37	11.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rush County Schools)	42.9	23.8	19.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Rushville Elementary School)	63.4	39.1	24.3%
3rd Grade Math (Rush County Schools)	57.1	39.7	17.4%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rushville Elementary School)	61.9	40	21.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rush County Schools)	55.3	40	15.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Rushville Elementary School)	73.8	50	23.8%
4th Grade Math (Rush County Schools)	72	37.7	34.3%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Rushville Elementary School)	64.3	40	24.3%
4th Grade Science (Rush County Schools)	55.3	35.4	19.9%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rushville Elementary School)	60.8	37.9	22.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rush County Schools)	49.3	28	21.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Rushville Elementary School)	72.5	51.7	20.8%
5th Grade Math (Rush County Schools)	50	32.9	17.1%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Rushville Elementary School)	54.9	37.9	17%
5th Grade Social Studies (Rush County Schools)	47.1	30.1	17%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Rushville Elementary School)	70	50	20%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Rush County Schools)	59.4	37.8	21.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.8	40.8	7%
6th Grade Math (Rushville Elementary School)	65	43.8	21.3%
6th Grade Math (Rush County Schools)	59.4	31.1	28.3%
6th Grade Math (Indiana)	46.4	38.3	8.1%
6th Grade Science (Rushville Elementary School)	57.5	33.3	24.2%
6th Grade Science (Rush County Schools)	55.9	30.4	25.5%
6th Grade Science (Indiana)	48.6	38.2	10.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	309	329	6.5%
African American	3	4	33.3%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	7	7
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	284	301	6%
Two or More Races	12	13	8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.3%	60.5%	4.2%

Schools Near Rushville 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
Rushville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	390 W 16th St	Rushville	46173	Rush County	Rush County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 938-1616	631	41	15.3	63.4%	598 (94.8%)	3 (0.5%)	13 (2.1%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.7%)	29.9	731^st of 1010 public elementary schools	27.6%		58	444^th of 1016 public elementary schools	56.3%	287	19.4	30.4	29.1	34.9	28.2	38.7	21.5	25.6	32.5	29.9	17.4	$10,660	$1,331	$9,329
Arlington Elementary School	Public	K-6	7178 US Hwy 52	Arlington	46104	Rush County	Rush County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 663-2416	116	12	9.6	56.9%	111 (95.7%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.6%)	57.8	440^th of 1010 public elementary schools	56.4%		38.9	646^th of 1016 public elementary schools	36.4%	206	50.0	43.8	37.5	42.3	43.2	63.6	43.8	33.3	23.1	39.8	45.8	$11,959	$1,315	$10,645
Mays Community Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	929 E South Street	Mays	46155	Rush County	Mays Community Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(765) 645-5577	117	5	23.4	55.6%	109 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.6%)	25.9	763^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	24.5%		23.6	787^th of 1016 public elementary schools	22.5%	24	33.3	5.3	26.7	46.7	26.2	25.0	21.1	13.3	33.3	23.0	6.7	$15,779	$3,577	$12,202
Milroy Elementary School	Public	K-6	215 N Pleasant St	Milroy	46156	Rush County	Rush County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 629-2323	151	12	12.7	61.6%	142 (94.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	58.5	429^th of 1010 public elementary schools	57.5%		49.8	542^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	46.7%	113	33.3	20.0	70.8	48.4	45.2	44.4	40.0	58.3	19.4	38.7	58.3	$11,559	$1,064	$10,495
Knightstown Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	8632 S Sr 109	Knightstown	46148	Henry County	C A Beard Memorial School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 345-2151	368	25	14.8	33.4%	345 (93.8%)	5 (1.4%)	9 (2.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)								(n/a)	38.8				38.8	52.9				52.9		$9,502	$1,176	$8,326
Morristown Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	307 W Main St.	Morristown	46161	Shelby County	Shelby Eastern Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 763-6648	339	18	18.5	49.0%	324 (95.6%)	4 (1.2%)	8 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	48.5	541^st of 1010 public elementary schools	46.4%		54	492^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	51.6%	49	15.4	36.2	38.5		29.8	42.3	60.9	42.3		48.0	38.5	$9,935	$1,055	$8,880
Fayette Central Elementary	Public	K-6	2928 N Cr 225 W	Connersville	47331	Fayette County	Fayette County School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 825-6261	333	16	20.5	67.3%	313 (94.0%)	2 (0.6%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.9%)	66.7	334^th of 1010 public elementary schools	66.9%		72.1	274^th of 1016 public elementary schools	73.0%	60	21.7	53.2	50.0	64.1	46.8	32.6	72.3	44.4	56.4	51.1	44.4	$9,802	$1,542	$8,260
Tri Elementary School	Public	K-5	6972 S St Rd 103	Straughn	47387	Henry County	South Henry School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 987-7090	329	22	15.3	58.7%	303 (92.1%)	2 (0.6%)	17 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)	41.5	610^th of 1010 public elementary schools	39.6%		32.7	703^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	30.8%	93	26.5	35.1	24.6		28.7	51.0	43.9	37.7		43.7	31.2	$9,954	$1,771	$8,182
Eastern Hancock Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10450 E 250 N	Charlottesville	46117	Hancock County	Eastern Hancock County Com School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 936-5829	528	36	14.7	41.1%	499 (94.5%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.1%)	79.6	187^th of 1010 public elementary schools	81.5%		77.7	203^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	80.0%	16	44.3	44.8	54.0		47.7	72.7	63.2	59.8		65.3	58.6	$10,241	$844	$9,397
Frazee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	600 W 3rd St	Connersville	47331	Fayette County	Fayette County School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 825-6811	281	14	19.8	64.8%	244 (86.8%)	4 (1.4%)	14 (5.0%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.7%)	35.5	672^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	33.5%		47.1	569^th of 1016 public elementary schools	44.0%	103	18.8	21.7	50.0	23.3	25.8	39.6	34.8	57.7	9.3	33.1	53.9	$9,530	$1,771	$7,759

Frequently Asked Questions about Rushville Elementary School

Is Rushville Elementary School a good school?

Rushville Elementary School ranks 731^st of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Rushville Elementary School?

Students at Rushville Elementary School are 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Rushville Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Benjamin Rush Middle School
High : Rushville Consolidated High School

What district is Rushville Elementary School in?

Rush County Schools

How many students attend Rushville Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 631 students attended Rushville Elementary School.

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