Cortland Elementary School

Summary:

Cortland Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Seymour, Indiana, serving 138 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Seymour Community Schools district, which is ranked 241 out of 381 districts in the state.

Cortland Elementary School consistently outperforms the Seymour Community Schools district and the state of Indiana in academic assessments, with 51.28% of students proficient or better in ILEARN/English Language Arts and 56.41% proficient in ILEARN/Math, compared to the district averages of 27.66% and 29.68%, respectively. The school also has a significantly higher percentage of white students at 97.1%, in contrast to the more diverse student populations at nearby schools like Seymour-Jackson Elementary School and Margaret R Brown Elementary School. Additionally, Cortland Elementary School has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 6.5%, compared to the district average of 15.2%.

Cortland Elementary School's consistent high ranking, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a ranking in the top 30% of Indiana elementary schools, indicates the school is providing a quality education that is recognized at the state level. This is in contrast to the lower-performing nearby schools, such as Seymour-Jackson Elementary School and Margaret R Brown Elementary School, which have proficiency rates in the 13-26% range for English Language Arts and Math. Overall, Cortland Elementary School stands out as a high-performing school within the Seymour Community Schools district.


Detail:

Public K-5

 6687 N Cr 400 E
       Seymour, IN  47274


(812) 522-7483

District: Seymour Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
269th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,535 Help


Students who attend Cortland Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Seymour Middle School
High:    Seymour Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  138

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.1%
Two or more races:
2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cortland Elementary School ranks better than 73.4% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Seymour Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.06. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Cortland Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Seymour Community Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (97.1%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 34.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Seymour Community Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cortland Elementary School is 15, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Seymour Community Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Cortland Elementary School employs 9.2 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cortland Elementary School is $11,535, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Seymour Community Schools District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Seymour Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Seymour Community Schools 237th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cortland Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 49.47 554th 959 42.2%
2006 53.76 505th 961 47.5%
2007 52.82 544th 985 44.8%
2008 50.24 584th 996 41.4%
2009 70.36 295th 1003 70.6%
2010 82.44 105th 1009 89.6%
2011 62.51 435th 1025 57.6%
2012 51.02 591st 1015 41.8%
2013 73.55 238th 1035 77.0%
2014 83.09 82nd 1036 92.1%
2015 83.64 105th 1040 89.9%
2016 78.66 177th 1046 83.1%
2017 82.18 138th 1033 86.6%
2018 86.44 90th 1027 91.2%
2019 84.00 122nd 1031 88.2%
2021 72.27 277th 1016 72.7%
2022 70.31 302nd 1020 70.4%
2023 72.26 273rd 1016 73.1%
2024 72.06 269th 1010 73.4%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Cortland Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 151 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 152
1989 141 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 141
1990 140 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 140
1991 102 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 103
1992 108 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 109
1993 108 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 108
1994 104 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 104
1995 88 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 89
1996 88 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 89
1997 79 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 79
1998 85 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 86
1999 91 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 91
2000 101 0 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 106
2001 108 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 110
2002 131 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 134
2003 131 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 134
2004 125 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 128
2005 118 0 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 124
2006 121 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 123
2007 138 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 3 144
2008 149 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 3 152
2009 142 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 3 145
2010 133 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 3 136
2011 123 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 129
2012 142 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 147
2013 148 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 153
2014 122 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 128
2015 120 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 126
2016 121 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 127
2017 121 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 126
2018 122 2 0 0 0 0 6 0 130
2019 112 3 1 3 0 0 5 0 124
2020 132 1 0 4 0 0 3 0 140
2021 135 0 0 1 0 0 7 0 143
2022 130 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 135
2023 134 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 138

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 Cortland Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 152 7.7 19.7 5.3
1989 141 7.9 17.8 12.1
1990 140 7.2 19.4 7.9
1991 103 5.7 18.0 6.8
1992 109 6.8 16.0 9.2
1993 108 6.3 17.1 8.3
1994 104 6.0 17.3 7.7
1995 89 6.0 14.8 14.6
1996 89 6.0 14.8 14.6
1997 79 5.8 13.6 11.4
1998 86 5.9 14.6 11.6
1999 91 7.0 13.0 17.6
2000 106 6.6 16.1 23.6
2001 110 7.5 14.7 19.1
2002 134 8.6 15.6 26.9
2003 134 8.6 15.6 26.9
2004 128 7.9 16.2 25.8
2005 124 7.7 16.1 25.8
2006 123 7.5 16.4 0
2007 144 n/a n/a 29.8
2008 152 8.9 17.1 28.9
2009 145 8.4 17.3 26.8
2010 136 8.4 16.1 25.6
2011 129 7.5 17.0 26.4
2012 147 11.0 13.3 33.3
2013 153 6.0 25.5 40.5
2014 128 6.0 21.3 36.7
2015 126 n/a n/a 28.6
2016 127 10.0 12.7 33.1
2017 126 9.0 14.0 30.2
2018 130 9.0 14.4 37.7
2019 124 9.0 13.7 34.7
2020 140 9.0 15.5 38.6
2021 143 9.0 15.8 34.3
2022 135 9.0 14.9 27.4
2023 138 9.2 15.0 34.1

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 Cortland Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 152 7.7 19.7 5.3
1989 141 7.9 17.8 12.1
1990 140 7.2 19.4 7.9
1991 103 5.7 18.0 6.8
1992 109 6.8 16.0 9.2
1993 108 6.3 17.1 8.3
1994 104 6.0 17.3 7.7
1995 89 6.0 14.8 14.6
1996 89 6.0 14.8 14.6
1997 79 5.8 13.6 11.4
1998 86 5.9 14.6 11.6
1999 91 7.0 13.0 17.6
2000 106 6.6 16.1 23.6
2001 110 7.5 14.7 19.1
2002 134 8.6 15.6 26.9
2003 134 8.6 15.6 26.9
2004 128 7.9 16.2 25.8
2005 124 7.7 16.1 25.8
2006 123 7.5 16.4 0
2007 144 n/a n/a 29.8
2008 152 8.9 17.1 28.9
2009 145 8.4 17.3 26.8
2010 136 8.4 16.1 25.6
2011 129 7.5 17.0 26.4
2012 147 11.0 13.3 33.3
2013 153 6.0 25.5 40.5
2014 128 6.0 21.3 36.7
2015 126 n/a n/a 28.6
2016 127 10.0 12.7 33.1
2017 126 9.0 14.0 30.2
2018 130 9.0 14.4 37.7
2019 124 9.0 13.7 34.7
2020 140 9.0 15.5 38.6
2021 143 9.0 15.8 34.3
2022 135 9.0 14.9 27.4
2023 138 9.2 15.0 34.1

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 Cortland Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $291 (2.7%) $10,417 (97.3%) $10,708
2020 $249 (2.5%) $9,841 (97.5%) $10,090
2021 $302 (2.9%) $10,054 (97.1%) $10,356
2022 $416 (3.6%) $11,119 (96.4%) $11,535

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cortland 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 122nd of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 273rd of 1016 Elementary schools
 15%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cortland Elementary School)69.623.8
 45.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Seymour Community Schools)37.222.7
 14.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Cortland Elementary School)65.252.4
 12.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Seymour Community Schools)50.235.1
 15.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cortland Elementary School)5552.2
 2.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Seymour Community Schools)33.626.7
 6.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Cortland Elementary School)7082.6
 12.6%
   4th Grade Math (Seymour Community Schools)43.939.8
 4.1%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Cortland Elementary School)7052.2
 17.8%
   4th Grade Science (Seymour Community Schools)32.226.4
 5.8%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cortland Elementary School)62.559.3
 3.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Seymour Community Schools)40.231.2
 9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Cortland Elementary School)81.348.2
 33.2%
   5th Grade Math (Seymour Community Schools)45.240
 5.3%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Cortland Elementary School)7548.2
 26.9%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Seymour Community Schools)30.131
 0.9%
   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 Students124138
 11.3%
African American30
 100%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic30
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White112134
 19.6%
Two or More Races54
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.7%34.1%
 0.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cortland Elementary School

Cortland Elementary School ranks 269th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Cortland Elementary School are 97% White, 3% Two or more races.

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

Middle : Seymour Middle School
High : Seymour Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 138 students attended Cortland Elementary School.


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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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