Austin Elementary School

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Austin Elementary School ranks 703 rd of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Austin Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 612 students in grades K-5 in Austin, Indiana, which is part of the Scott County School District 2. The school has a predominantly White student population and faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism, low test scores, and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

Austin Elementary's chronic absenteeism rate has risen significantly, from 16.0% in 2020-2021 to 26.9% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state average and surrounding schools. The school's test scores on the ILEARN assessments are consistently below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 30.04% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 32.94% in math for 3rd grade, compared to the state averages of 38.6% and 52.4%, respectively. Additionally, Austin Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 53.85% to 64.05% in recent years, indicating a higher level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Lexington Elementary, which is part of the same school district, Austin Elementary is underperforming academically. Lexington Elementary consistently outperforms Austin Elementary on ILEARN assessments, with significantly higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Math. The data suggests that Austin Elementary could benefit from targeted interventions and support to address the academic and attendance challenges faced by its students, as well as strategies to improve student engagement and provide additional resources for economically disadvantaged students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

401 S Hwy 31
Austin, IN 47102

(812) 794-8743

District: Scott County School District 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
703^rd of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,460

Students who attend Austin Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Austin Middle School
High:	Austin High School

Student/teacher ratio: 23.2

Number of students: 581

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.9%

Hispanic:

4.5%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Austin Elementary School ranks worse than 69.6% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.39. (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 (90.9%), Hispanic (4.5%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Austin Elementary School is 23.2. (See more...)

Compare Austin Elementary School employs 25 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Austin Elementary School is $9,460.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Scott County School District 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Scott County School District 1 285^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Austin Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	38.69	683^rd	959	28.8%
2006	27.79	787^th	961	18.1%
2007	33.59	755^th	985	23.4%
2008	37.92	735^th	996	26.2%
2009	23.75	833^rd	1003	16.9%
2010	23.83	849^th	1009	15.9%
2011	41.13	736^th	1025	28.2%
2012	38.02	745^th	1015	26.6%
2013	47.92	648^th	1035	37.4%
2014	41.22	734^th	1036	29.2%
2015	37.86	736^th	1040	29.2%
2016	53.66	556^th	1046	46.8%
2017	32.60	780^th	1033	24.5%
2018	33.75	758^th	1027	26.2%
2019	36.56	705^th	1031	31.6%
2021	20.96	802^nd	1016	21.1%
2022	25.29	780^th	1020	23.5%
2023	28.44	744^th	1016	26.8%
2024	32.39	703^rd	1010	30.4%

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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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by a citizen
Sunday, July 23, 2017

Test scores & academic progress are not good for this school. Far behind in coursework and test preparedness. Additional student resources & tutoring recommended. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Austin Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	675	0	0	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	688
1989	647	0	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	658
1990	625	0	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	636
1991	578	0	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	587
1992	586	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	591
1993	592	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	592
1994	582	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	586
1995	664	0	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	668
1996	664	0	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	668
1997	687	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	690
1998	680	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	683
1999	706	0	0	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	714
2000	692	1	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	700
2001	672	0	0	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	683
2002	716	0	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	723
2003	716	0	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	723
2004	719	0	1	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	727
2005	725	0	1	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	733
2006	686	0	1	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	701
2007	663	0	2	11	4	n/a	n/a	12	692
2008	657	0	2	8	7	n/a	n/a	11	685
2009	630	0	2	6	3	n/a	n/a	6	647
2010	616	0	3	6	3	n/a	n/a	13	641
2011	580	1	2	6	7	0	13	0	609
2012	555	1	3	12	1	0	10	0	582
2013	555	2	2	12	1	0	12	0	584
2014	506	1	1	13	1	0	14	0	536
2015	526	2	1	18	2	0	13	0	562
2016	512	1	1	16	3	0	16	0	549
2017	468	3	1	14	3	0	20	0	509
2018	483	6	0	14	5	0	24	0	532
2019	518	4	1	12	4	0	18	0	557
2020	518	3	2	5	3	0	15	0	546
2021	502	1	1	5	2	0	17	0	528
2022	521	2	1	10	3	1	21	0	559
2023	571	2	0	19	2	1	17	0	612
2024	528	2	1	26	5	1	18	0	581

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 Austin Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	688	38.9	17.6	53.8
1989	658	38.7	17.0	50
1990	636	36.6	17.3	50.6
1991	587	36.3	16.1	43.1
1992	591	36.8	16.0	50.3
1993	592	37.5	15.8	56.3
1994	586	37.5	15.6	54.8
1995	668	37.7	17.7	57.6
1996	668	37.7	17.7	57.6
1997	690	39.2	17.6	50.6
1998	683	39.7	17.2	46.7
1999	714	39.4	18.1	56.7
2000	700	41.0	17.1	52.1
2001	683	39.6	17.2	54.5
2002	723	38.7	18.7	61.1
2003	723	38.7	18.7	61.1
2004	727	38.7	18.8	63.4
2005	733	39.7	18.5	64.7
2006	701	39.9	17.6	62.5
2007	692	n/a	n/a	54.1
2008	685	43.7	15.7	30.1
2009	647	45.5	14.2	73.3
2010	641	45.7	14.0	77.2
2011	609	36.1	16.8	55
2012	582	43.0	13.5	76.1
2013	584	27.0	21.6	75.5
2014	536	28.0	19.1	72.8
2015	562	n/a	n/a	75.6
2016	549	n/a	n/a	99.5
2017	509	26.0	19.5	68.6
2018	532	24.0	22.1	74.6
2019	557	20.0	27.8	70.6
2020	546	24.0	22.7	70.9
2021	528	26.0	20.3	62.9
2022	559	34.0	16.4	53.8
2023	612	26.0	23.5	64.1
2024	581	25.0	23.2	68

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 Austin Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	688	38.9	17.6	53.8
1989	658	38.7	17.0	50
1990	636	36.6	17.3	50.6
1991	587	36.3	16.1	43.1
1992	591	36.8	16.0	50.3
1993	592	37.5	15.8	56.3
1994	586	37.5	15.6	54.8
1995	668	37.7	17.7	57.6
1996	668	37.7	17.7	57.6
1997	690	39.2	17.6	50.6
1998	683	39.7	17.2	46.7
1999	714	39.4	18.1	56.7
2000	700	41.0	17.1	52.1
2001	683	39.6	17.2	54.5
2002	723	38.7	18.7	61.1
2003	723	38.7	18.7	61.1
2004	727	38.7	18.8	63.4
2005	733	39.7	18.5	64.7
2006	701	39.9	17.6	62.5
2007	692	n/a	n/a	54.1
2008	685	43.7	15.7	30.1
2009	647	45.5	14.2	73.3
2010	641	45.7	14.0	77.2
2011	609	36.1	16.8	55
2012	582	43.0	13.5	76.1
2013	584	27.0	21.6	75.5
2014	536	28.0	19.1	72.8
2015	562	n/a	n/a	75.6
2016	549	n/a	n/a	99.5
2017	509	26.0	19.5	68.6
2018	532	24.0	22.1	74.6
2019	557	20.0	27.8	70.6
2020	546	24.0	22.7	70.9
2021	528	26.0	20.3	62.9
2022	559	34.0	16.4	53.8
2023	612	26.0	23.5	64.1
2024	581	25.0	23.2	68

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 Austin Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$651 (8.1%)	$7,362 (91.9%)	$8,013
2020	$330 (4.2%)	$7,510 (95.8%)	$7,841
2021	$1,929 (20.5%)	$7,476 (79.5%)	$9,406
2022	$2,402 (25.4%)	$7,058 (74.6%)	$9,460

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Austin 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 705^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 744^th of 1016 Elementary schools	4.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Austin Elementary School)	50	28.9	21.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Scott County School District 1)	50	28.9	21.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Austin Elementary School)	57.4	31.3	26.1%
3rd Grade Math (Scott County School District 1)	57.4	31.3	26.1%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Austin Elementary School)	36.9	37.8	0.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Scott County School District 1)	36.9	37.8	0.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Austin Elementary School)	47.6	31.7	15.9%
4th Grade Math (Scott County School District 1)	47.6	31.7	15.9%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Austin Elementary School)	35.7	35.4	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Scott County School District 1)	35.7	35.4	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Austin Elementary School)	30.3	21.8	8.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Scott County School District 1)	30.3	21.8	8.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Austin Elementary School)	36.4	16.1	20.3%
5th Grade Math (Scott County School District 1)	36.4	16.1	20.3%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Austin Elementary School)	32.3	12.8	19.5%
5th Grade Social Studies (Scott County School District 1)	32.3	12.8	19.5%
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	557	612	9.9%
African American	4	2	50%
American Indian	4	2	50%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	12	19	58.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	518	571	10.2%
Two or More Races	18	17	5.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	70.6%	64.1%	6.5%

Schools Near Austin 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
Austin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	401 S Hwy 31	Austin	47102	Scott County	Scott County School District 1	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 794-8743	581	25	23.2	68.0%	528 (90.9%)	2 (0.3%)	26 (4.5%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.1%)	32.4	703^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	30.4%		28.4	744^th of 1016 public elementary schools	26.8%	41	30.4	35.3	23.7		30.0	38.0	37.7	21.3		32.9	26.7	$9,460	$2,402	$7,058
Scottsburg Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	49 N Hyland St	Scottsburg	47170	Scott County	Scott County School District 2	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 752-8922	467	29	15.9	72.4%	421 (90.1%)	2 (0.4%)	29 (6.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.4%)	56.6	451^st of 1010 public elementary schools	55.3%		50.8	533^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	47.5%	82	32.9	47.3	43.9		40.9	39.0	53.4	47.4		46.2	42.1	$11,175	$2,059	$9,116
Early Learning Academy	Public	PK	500 S. Gardner St.	Scottsburg	47170	Scott County	Scott County School District 2	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(812) 752-8921	101	5	20.2	44.6%	93 (92.1%)	2 (2.0%)	5 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)								(n/a)
Crothersville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	109 S Preston St	Crothersville	47229	Jackson County	Crothersville Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 793-2622	243	17	14.2	43.6%	224 (92.2%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (4.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.5%)	26.7	753^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	25.4%		21	814^th of 1016 public elementary schools	19.9%	61	19.5	10.7	32.6		22.3	31.7	21.4	23.3		25.9	35.7	$9,650	$1,571	$8,079
Johnson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4235 E Sr 256	Scottsburg	47170	Scott County	Scott County School District 2	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 752-8923	252	18	13.8	73.0%	236 (93.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (2.0%)	74.2	249^th of 1010 public elementary schools	75.3%		67.8	329^th of 1016 public elementary schools	67.6%	80	45.5	50.0	48.7		48.2	75.8	57.9	56.4		62.7	38.5	$13,178	$2,118	$11,060
Vienna-Finley Elementary School	Public	K-5	445 Ivan Rogers Dr	Scottsburg	47170	Scott County	Scott County School District 2	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 752-8925	397	23	17.0	52.9%	376 (94.7%)	3 (0.8%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.0%)	57	447^th of 1010 public elementary schools	55.7%		62.8	381^st of 1016 public elementary schools	62.5%	66	25.4	41.4	44.9		36.8	57.1	47.1	42.9		49.5	49.0	$10,484	$1,638	$8,845
Deputy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	14350 W Mulberry	Deputy	47230	Jefferson County	Madison Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 274-8007	112	7	17.2	66.1%	110 (98.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	92.1	58^th of 1010 public elementary schools	94.3%		84.1	142^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	86.0%	84	55.6	69.2			61.3	83.3	76.9			80.7		$10,940	$1,360	$9,580
Lexington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7980 E Walnut St	Lexington	47138	Scott County	Scott County School District 2	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 752-8924	226	15	14.8	58.4%	204 (90.3%)	5 (2.2%)	8 (3.5%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.8%)	83.3	146^th of 1010 public elementary schools	85.5%		88.3	81^st of 1016 public elementary schools	92.0%	65	73.8	53.6	53.3		62.0	78.6	64.3	43.3		64.0	50.0	$13,900	$1,845	$12,055
Graham Creek Elementary School	Public	K-6	7910 S Cr 90 W	Commiskey	47227	Jennings County	Jennings County School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 346-4179	260	19	13.6	63.1%	248 (95.4%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.3%)	64.2	365^th of 1010 public elementary schools	63.9%		66	346^th of 1016 public elementary schools	65.9%	19	54.1	41.0	27.8	45.7	42.2	89.2	66.7	38.9	37.1	58.5	30.6	$11,387	$1,160	$10,226
Henryville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	215 N Ferguson St	Henryville	47126	Clark County	Borden-Henryville School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 294-4806	635	40	16.0	43.9%	586 (92.3%)	5 (0.8%)	15 (2.4%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.8%)	38.2	648^th of 1010 public elementary schools	35.8%		49.4	546^th of 1016 public elementary schools	46.3%	102	22.5	29.3	24.2	31.0	27.2	38.0	45.5	29.7	43.4	39.4	26.4	$9,753	$958	$8,795

Frequently Asked Questions about Austin Elementary School

How many students attend Austin Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 581 students attended Austin Elementary School.

Is Austin Elementary School a good school?

Austin Elementary School ranks 703^rd of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Austin Elementary School in?

Scott County School District 1

What schools do graduates of Austin Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Austin Middle School
High : Austin High School

What is the racial makeup of Austin Elementary School?

Students at Austin Elementary School are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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