Is Heth-Washington Elementary School a good school?

Heth-Washington Elementary School ranks 554 th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Heth-Washington Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 150 students attended Heth-Washington Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Heth-Washington Elementary School?

Students at Heth-Washington Elementary School are 91% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Heth-Washington Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Heth-Washington Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Corydon Central Junior High School High : Corydon Central High School

Heth-Washington Elementary School

Summary:

Heth-Washington Elementary School is a public elementary school in Central, Indiana, serving around 150 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the South Harrison Community Schools district, which is ranked 111 out of 381 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Heth-Washington has a significantly higher percentage of white students (91.33%) compared to the state average, with lower percentages of Hispanic (2.67%) and multiracial (6%) students. The school also has a higher chronic absenteeism rate (15.4%) than the district and state averages. Academically, Heth-Washington's performance on ILEARN tests is generally lower than the district and state, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (32.43%) and Math (44.59%) well below the district's 50.49% and 48.88% respectively. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students (75.33%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

Compared to nearby schools like South Central Elementary and Corydon Elementary, both part of the South Harrison district, Heth-Washington's academic performance is generally lower. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the past decade, from 376 out of 1,033 Indiana elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 554 out of 1,010 in 2023-2024, with its star rating dropping from 3 to 2 during this period. Despite the higher per-student spending at Heth-Washington, the school's academic challenges suggest a need to re-evaluate resource allocation and explore more effective strategies to support student learning.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

2450 Heth-Washington Rd SW
Central, IN 47110

(812) 732-4766

District: South Harrison Com Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
554^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,422

Students who attend Heth-Washington Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Corydon Central Junior High School
High:	Corydon Central High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.6

Number of students: 150

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.3%

Two or more races:

6.0%

Hispanic:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Heth-Washington Elementary School ranks worse than 54.9% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the South Harrison Com Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.37. (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 (91.3%), two or more races (6%), Hispanic (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 75.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the South Harrison Com Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Heth-Washington Elementary School is 16.6, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the South Harrison Com Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Heth-Washington Elementary School employs 9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Heth-Washington Elementary School is $13,422, which is the 2^nd highest among 3 elementary schools in the South Harrison Com Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Heth-Washington Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

South Harrison Com Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks South Harrison Com Schools 106^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Heth-Washington Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2004	32.61	265^th	326	18.7%
2005	39.64	671^st	959	30.0%
2006	33.71	730^th	961	24.0%
2007	62.78	384^th	985	61.0%
2008	50.07	587^th	996	41.1%
2009	37.57	723^rd	1003	27.9%
2010	30.22	800^th	1009	20.7%
2011	32.72	799^th	1025	22.0%
2012	50.37	604^th	1015	40.5%
2013	32.97	817^th	1035	21.1%
2014	39.81	747^th	1036	27.9%
2015	46.95	633^rd	1040	39.1%
2016	60.85	461^st	1046	55.9%
2017	65.92	376^th	1033	63.6%
2018	56.30	508^th	1027	50.5%
2019	40.10	677^th	1031	34.3%
2021	55.15	473^rd	1016	53.4%
2022	57.42	455^th	1020	55.4%
2023	59.23	431^st	1016	57.6%
2024	47.37	554^th	1010	45.1%

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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 Heth-Washington Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	186	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	186
1989	181	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	181
1990	177	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	177
1991	158	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	162
1992	149	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	150
1993	132	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	135
1994	147	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	148
1995	132	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	133
1996	132	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	133
1997	146	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	147
1998	139	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	139
1999	138	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	138
2000	150	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	151
2001	139	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	139
2002	159	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	161
2003	159	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	161
2004	177	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	178
2005	177	1	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	183
2006	169	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	172
2007	182	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	3	188
2008	193	0	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	5	204
2009	184	2	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	7	198
2010	187	2	0	8	2	n/a	n/a	10	209
2011	177	1	0	6	1	0	13	0	198
2012	156	1	0	7	1	0	11	0	176
2013	159	2	0	6	1	0	12	0	180
2014	170	1	0	5	0	0	13	0	189
2015	166	0	0	6	0	0	15	0	187
2016	162	0	0	2	2	0	13	0	179
2017	166	0	0	5	2	0	9	0	182
2018	166	0	0	3	1	0	6	0	176
2019	147	0	0	3	2	0	6	0	158
2020	152	0	0	5	2	1	7	0	167
2021	115	0	0	7	1	0	10	0	133
2022	128	0	0	3	0	0	8	0	139
2023	137	0	0	4	0	0	9	0	150

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 Heth-Washington Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	186	13.2	14.0	33.3
1989	181	12.7	14.2	30.9
1990	177	11.2	15.8	24.3
1991	162	9.6	16.8	37.7
1992	150	9.9	15.1	38.7
1993	135	10.4	13.0	38.5
1994	148	11.0	13.5	38.5
1995	133	11.1	12.0	38.3
1996	133	11.1	12.0	38.3
1997	147	9.7	15.2	42.2
1998	139	11.5	12.1	43.2
1999	138	10.2	13.5	48.6
2000	151	10.4	14.5	44.4
2001	139	10.1	13.8	41.7
2002	161	10.4	15.5	48.4
2003	161	10.4	15.5	48.4
2004	178	12.3	14.5	47.2
2005	183	13.3	13.8	45.9
2006	172	13.5	12.7	46.5
2007	188	n/a	n/a	48.1
2008	204	13.1	15.6	44.2
2009	198	11.7	16.9	59.2
2010	209	11.7	17.7	62.3
2011	198	12.2	16.1	56.6
2012	176	13.0	13.5	65.3
2013	180	14.0	12.8	71.7
2014	189	15.0	12.6	61.4
2015	187	14.0	13.3	67.9
2016	179	13.0	13.7	67.6
2017	182	14.0	13.0	70.9
2018	176	11.0	16.0	70.5
2019	158	13.0	12.1	67.7
2020	167	11.0	15.1	74.9
2021	133	11.0	12.0	72.9
2022	139	9.0	15.4	64
2023	150	9.0	16.6	75.3

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 Heth-Washington Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	186	13.2	14.0	33.3
1989	181	12.7	14.2	30.9
1990	177	11.2	15.8	24.3
1991	162	9.6	16.8	37.7
1992	150	9.9	15.1	38.7
1993	135	10.4	13.0	38.5
1994	148	11.0	13.5	38.5
1995	133	11.1	12.0	38.3
1996	133	11.1	12.0	38.3
1997	147	9.7	15.2	42.2
1998	139	11.5	12.1	43.2
1999	138	10.2	13.5	48.6
2000	151	10.4	14.5	44.4
2001	139	10.1	13.8	41.7
2002	161	10.4	15.5	48.4
2003	161	10.4	15.5	48.4
2004	178	12.3	14.5	47.2
2005	183	13.3	13.8	45.9
2006	172	13.5	12.7	46.5
2007	188	n/a	n/a	48.1
2008	204	13.1	15.6	44.2
2009	198	11.7	16.9	59.2
2010	209	11.7	17.7	62.3
2011	198	12.2	16.1	56.6
2012	176	13.0	13.5	65.3
2013	180	14.0	12.8	71.7
2014	189	15.0	12.6	61.4
2015	187	14.0	13.3	67.9
2016	179	13.0	13.7	67.6
2017	182	14.0	13.0	70.9
2018	176	11.0	16.0	70.5
2019	158	13.0	12.1	67.7
2020	167	11.0	15.1	74.9
2021	133	11.0	12.0	72.9
2022	139	9.0	15.4	64
2023	150	9.0	16.6	75.3

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 Heth-Washington Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,288 (11.7%)	$9,743 (88.3%)	$11,031
2020	$1,221 (12.4%)	$8,655 (87.6%)	$9,876
2021	$1,095 (9.4%)	$10,584 (90.6%)	$11,679
2022	$3,122 (23.3%)	$10,300 (76.7%)	$13,422

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Heth-Washington Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 677^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 431^st of 1016 Elementary schools	23.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Heth-Washington Elementary School)	35	40	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Harrison Com Schools)	49.7	38.2	11.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Heth-Washington Elementary School)	40	80	40%
3rd Grade Math (South Harrison Com Schools)	61.9	58.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Heth-Washington Elementary School)	22.2	11.8	10.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Harrison Com Schools)	44.2	49.8	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Heth-Washington Elementary School)	55.6	52.9	2.7%
4th Grade Math (South Harrison Com Schools)	64.8	55.7	9.1%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Heth-Washington Elementary School)	50	29.4	20.6%
4th Grade Science (South Harrison Com Schools)	55.4	45.8	9.7%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Heth-Washington Elementary School)	34.6	46.2	11.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Harrison Com Schools)	45.3	53.3	8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Heth-Washington Elementary School)	19.2	46.2	27%
5th Grade Math (South Harrison Com Schools)	47.1	46.3	0.8%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Heth-Washington Elementary School)	42.3	30.8	11.5%
5th Grade Social Studies (South Harrison Com Schools)	55.6	44.9	10.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Heth-Washington Elementary School)	57.1	45.5	11.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Harrison Com Schools)	57.4	52.8	4.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.8	40.8	7%
6th Grade Math (Heth-Washington Elementary School)	47.6	45.5	2.1%
6th Grade Math (South Harrison Com Schools)	63.9	51.5	12.4%
6th Grade Math (Indiana)	46.4	38.3	8.1%
6th Grade Science (Heth-Washington Elementary School)	42.9	36.4	6.5%
6th Grade Science (South Harrison Com Schools)	58.1	44.7	13.4%
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	158	150	5.1%
African American	0	0
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	4	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	147	137	6.8%
Two or More Races	6	9	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67.7%	75.3%	7.6%

Schools Near Heth-Washington 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
Heth-Washington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2450 Heth-Washington Rd SW	Central	47110	Harrison County	South Harrison Com Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 732-4766	150	9	16.6	75.3%	137 (91.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.0%)	47.4	554^th of 1010 public elementary schools	45.1%		59.2	431^st of 1016 public elementary schools	57.6%	123	19.1	40.9	27.8	46.2	32.4	47.6	45.5	33.3	53.9	44.6	33.3	$13,422	$3,122	$10,300
Corydon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	506 Country Club Rd NE	Corydon	47112	Harrison County	South Harrison Com Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 738-4183	651	41	15.8	54.4%	573 (88.0%)	3 (0.5%)	44 (6.8%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.1%)								(n/a)	47.9				47.9	66.3				66.3		$9,656	$1,842	$7,815
New Middletown Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2460 New Middletown Rd SE	New Middletown	47160	Harrison County	South Harrison Com Schools	No	No	No	No	(812) 968-3225	104	10	10.5	58.7%	92 (88.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (9.6%)	50.1	524^th of 1010 public elementary schools	48.1%		53.1	502^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	50.6%	22	37.5	27.3	30.0	15.4	28.0	87.5	63.6	40.0	15.4	54.0	40.0	$17,051	$1,914	$15,137
South Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	6595 E Hwy 11 SE	Elizabeth	47117	Harrison County	South Harrison Com Schools	No	No	No	No	(812) 969-2973	310	19	16.4	51.0%	287 (92.6%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.9%)	72.1	268^th of 1010 public elementary schools	73.5%		71.6	282^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	72.2%	14	39.1	44.4	67.6	59.6	52.0	54.4	46.7	52.6	51.1	51.1	48.7	$11,371	$1,389	$9,982
South Crawford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	346 E Sr 62	Leavenworth	47137	Crawford County	Crawford County Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 739-2210	164	11	14.4	62.8%	160 (97.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	32.3	705^th of 1010 public elementary schools	30.2%		38.5	649^th of 1016 public elementary schools	36.1%	56	20.7	31.3	29.6		26.4	48.3	25.0	29.6		36.1	25.9	$12,942	$1,879	$11,063
Lanesville Elementary School	Public	K-6	2725 Crestview Ave NE	Lanesville	47136	Harrison County	Lanesville Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 952-3000	407	22	18.5	26.8%	388 (95.3%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.5%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	67.1	327^th of 1010 public elementary schools	67.6%		73.7	252^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	75.2%	75	44.3	42.3	44.6	40.0	42.8	72.9	40.4	44.6	44.6	51.9	51.8	$8,995	$624	$8,371
North Harrison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1115 W Whiskey Run Rd NW	Ramsey	47166	Harrison County	North Harrison Com School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 347-2419	621	34	18.2	49.8%	583 (93.9%)	2 (0.3%)	16 (2.6%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.7%)	62.5	384^th of 1010 public elementary schools	62.0%		54.9	478^th of 1016 public elementary schools	53.0%	94	32.6	42.9	48.4		41.2	57.6	47.3	55.0		53.3	40.7	$8,577	$643	$7,935
Georgetown Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	8800 High St	Georgetown	47122	Floyd County	New Albany-Floyd County Con School	No	No	No	No	(812) 951-2901	683	38	18.0	27.7%	621 (90.9%)	10 (1.5%)	16 (2.3%)	8 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (3.8%)	90.6	67^th of 1010 public elementary schools	93.4%		87.4	94^th of 1016 public elementary schools	90.7%	27	60.8	59.7			60.2	78.3	74.8			76.5		$8,888	$961	$7,927
East Crawford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	518 Speed Rd	Milltown	47145	Crawford County	Crawford County Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 633-4335	272	15	17.7	73.2%	264 (97.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	81.3	171^st of 1010 public elementary schools	83.1%		81	174^th of 1016 public elementary schools	82.9%	3	39.5	70.0	54.1		54.8	55.3	70.0	78.4		67.8	54.1	$11,244	$1,904	$9,340
Morgan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12225 Hwy 135 NE	Palmyra	47164	Harrison County	North Harrison Com School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 364-6138	420	25	16.8	54.0%	402 (95.7%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.6%)	70.8	287^th of 1010 public elementary schools	71.6%		74.5	237^th of 1016 public elementary schools	76.7%	50	42.0	45.8	37.3		41.7	73.9	62.7	57.6		65.2	40.7	$9,402	$1,168	$8,234

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