Patricksburg Elementary School

Summary:

Patricksburg Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 129 students in grades K-6 in Patricksburg, Indiana, which is part of the Spencer-Owen Community Schools district. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, it faces significant challenges, including lower test scores, higher chronic absenteeism, and a much higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students compared to the state and district averages.

Patricksburg Elementary's test scores on the ILEARN assessments are generally lower than the district and state averages, especially in English Language Arts and Social Studies. For example, in 2023-2024, only 28.17% of all grades were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 38.11% for the district. The school also has a very high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 57.36% to 76.74% over the past 3 years, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, Patricksburg Elementary has had high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 21% to 56.7% over the past 3 years, much higher than the state and district averages.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Forest Park Elementary School, Edgewood Primary School, and McCormick's Creek Elementary School, Patricksburg Elementary's performance lags behind, with lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism. The school's declining statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating over the years suggest that the challenges it faces may be increasing, and the district and school leadership should consider targeted interventions and support to address these issues.


Detail:

Public K-6

 Hwy 246
       Patricksburg, IN  47455


(812) 859-4525

District: Spencer-Owen Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
632nd of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,259 Help


Students who attend Patricksburg Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Owen Valley Middle School
High:    Owen Valley Community High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.4 Help
Number of students:  129

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.8%
Two or more races:
4.7%
African American:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Patricksburg Elementary School ranks worse than 62.6% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Spencer-Owen Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.82. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Patricksburg Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Spencer-Owen Community Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (93.8%), two or more races (4.7%), African American (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Spencer-Owen Community Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Patricksburg Elementary School is 9.4, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Spencer-Owen Community Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Patricksburg Elementary School employs 13.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Patricksburg Elementary School is $13,259, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Spencer-Owen Community Schools District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Spencer-Owen Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Spencer-Owen Community Schools 184th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Patricksburg Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 22.38 294th 326 9.8%
2005 13.97 886th 959 7.6%
2006 26.24 801st 961 16.6%
2007 19.35 869th 985 11.8%
2008 22.85 845th 996 15.2%
2009 18.66 877th 1003 12.6%
2010 14.56 914th 1009 9.4%
2011 46.03 680th 1025 33.7%
2012 42.71 700th 1015 31.0%
2013 40.28 737th 1035 28.8%
2014 41.85 726th 1036 29.9%
2015 35.10 761st 1040 26.8%
2016 30.31 814th 1046 22.2%
2017 35.65 745th 1033 27.9%
2018 26.64 817th 1027 20.4%
2019 30.60 768th 1031 25.5%
2021 56.26 459th 1016 54.8%
2022 59.75 424th 1020 58.4%
2023 65.65 352nd 1016 65.4%
2024 39.82 632nd 1010 37.4%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Patricksburg Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 190 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 190
1989 224 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 224
1990 198 0 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 202
1991 202 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 202
1992 179 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 179
1993 198 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 198
1994 200 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 200
1995 220 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 3 223
1996 220 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 3 223
1997 226 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 227
1998 215 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 219
1999 239 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 242
2000 212 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 214
2001 250 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 253
2002 232 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 234
2003 232 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 234
2004 239 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 240
2005 232 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 234
2006 251 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 255
2007 249 0 0 1 4 n/a n/a 2 256
2008 248 0 0 1 4 n/a n/a 2 255
2009 243 1 0 2 5 n/a n/a 6 257
2010 219 0 1 3 5 n/a n/a 2 230
2011 199 0 1 2 3 0 3 0 208
2012 197 1 1 2 1 0 10 0 212
2013 186 1 1 3 1 0 7 0 199
2014 170 1 1 3 1 0 4 0 180
2015 165 1 0 1 1 0 2 0 170
2016 174 1 0 1 1 0 6 0 183
2017 169 0 0 1 1 0 5 0 176
2018 147 0 0 1 1 0 4 0 153
2019 119 0 0 1 0 0 5 0 125
2020 121 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 126
2021 123 0 0 0 1 0 8 0 132
2022 124 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 129
2023 121 1 0 1 0 0 6 0 129

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 Patricksburg Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 190 9.5 20.0 22.6
1989 224 10.6 21.1 14.7
1990 202 10.8 18.7 28.2
1991 202 10.1 20.0 22.3
1992 179 10.6 16.8 40.8
1993 198 12.3 16.1 39.4
1994 200 11.7 17.1 35
1995 223 12.1 18.4 34.5
1996 223 12.1 18.4 34.5
1997 227 13.1 17.3 28.6
1998 219 12.4 17.7 32
1999 242 13.6 17.8 37.6
2000 214 14.0 15.3 46.7
2001 253 15.5 16.3 50.6
2002 234 16.1 14.5 53.4
2003 234 16.1 14.5 53.4
2004 240 15.7 15.3 55.8
2005 234 16.5 14.2 59.4
2006 255 15.7 16.2 64.3
2007 256 n/a n/a 60.6
2008 255 17.0 15.0 62.1
2009 257 16.6 15.5 66.5
2010 230 16.0 14.3 65.8
2011 208 10.6 19.5 66.3
2012 212 12.0 17.6 73.1
2013 199 10.0 19.9 78.9
2014 180 9.0 20.0 72.2
2015 170 9.0 18.8 75.9
2016 183 8.0 22.8 60.7
2017 176 10.0 17.6 71.6
2018 153 8.0 19.1 75.2
2019 125 8.0 15.6 73.6
2020 126 8.0 15.7 79.4
2021 132 13.0 10.1 69.7
2022 129 11.1 11.5 57.4
2023 129 13.6 9.4 76.7

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 Patricksburg Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 190 9.5 20.0 22.6
1989 224 10.6 21.1 14.7
1990 202 10.8 18.7 28.2
1991 202 10.1 20.0 22.3
1992 179 10.6 16.8 40.8
1993 198 12.3 16.1 39.4
1994 200 11.7 17.1 35
1995 223 12.1 18.4 34.5
1996 223 12.1 18.4 34.5
1997 227 13.1 17.3 28.6
1998 219 12.4 17.7 32
1999 242 13.6 17.8 37.6
2000 214 14.0 15.3 46.7
2001 253 15.5 16.3 50.6
2002 234 16.1 14.5 53.4
2003 234 16.1 14.5 53.4
2004 240 15.7 15.3 55.8
2005 234 16.5 14.2 59.4
2006 255 15.7 16.2 64.3
2007 256 n/a n/a 60.6
2008 255 17.0 15.0 62.1
2009 257 16.6 15.5 66.5
2010 230 16.0 14.3 65.8
2011 208 10.6 19.5 66.3
2012 212 12.0 17.6 73.1
2013 199 10.0 19.9 78.9
2014 180 9.0 20.0 72.2
2015 170 9.0 18.8 75.9
2016 183 8.0 22.8 60.7
2017 176 10.0 17.6 71.6
2018 153 8.0 19.1 75.2
2019 125 8.0 15.6 73.6
2020 126 8.0 15.7 79.4
2021 132 13.0 10.1 69.7
2022 129 11.1 11.5 57.4
2023 129 13.6 9.4 76.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Patricksburg Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,152 (9.0%) $11,696 (91.0%) $12,848
2020 $996 (8.3%) $11,039 (91.7%) $12,034
2021 $1,299 (11.2%) $10,284 (88.8%) $11,583
2022 $2,843 (21.4%) $10,416 (78.6%) $13,259

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Patricksburg Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 768th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 352nd of 1016 Elementary schools
 39.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Patricksburg Elementary School)29.236.8
 7.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Spencer-Owen Community Schools)48.240.1
 8.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Patricksburg Elementary School)45.879
 33.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Spencer-Owen Community Schools)62.556.6
 5.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Patricksburg Elementary School)31.336.8
 5.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Spencer-Owen Community Schools)3633.1
 2.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Patricksburg Elementary School)43.852.6
 8.8%
   4th Grade Math (Spencer-Owen Community Schools)51.351.3
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Patricksburg Elementary School)18.847.4
 28.6%
   4th Grade Science (Spencer-Owen Community Schools)32.934.4
 1.5%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Patricksburg Elementary School)43.840
 3.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Spencer-Owen Community Schools)45.937.7
 8.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Patricksburg Elementary School)37.526.7
 10.8%
   5th Grade Math (Spencer-Owen Community Schools)52.537.7
 14.8%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Patricksburg Elementary School)18.826.7
 7.9%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Spencer-Owen Community Schools)38.331.5
 6.8%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Patricksburg Elementary School)38.162.5
 24.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Spencer-Owen Community Schools)46.139.5
 6.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Patricksburg Elementary School)38.150
 11.9%
   6th Grade Math (Spencer-Owen Community Schools)49.739.5
 10.2%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Patricksburg Elementary School)42.962.5
 19.6%
   6th Grade Science (Spencer-Owen Community Schools)4036.4
 3.6%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students125129
 3.2%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic11
Pacific Islander00
White119121
 1.7%
Two or More Races56
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.6%76.7%
 3.1%


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Students at Patricksburg Elementary School are 94% White, 5% Two or more races.

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

Middle : Owen Valley Middle School
High : Owen Valley Community High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 129 students attended Patricksburg Elementary School.

Patricksburg Elementary School ranks 632nd of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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