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#490 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 27% in state

Albany Elementary School

Elementary School · Delaware Community School Corp · Albany, IN

A Delaware Community School Corp elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

700 W State St, Albany, IN 47320

  • Math 46% vs IN 46% (2025)
  • Reading 38% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 12:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.03 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45.9% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37.6% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg-5.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.6 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected+12.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
District spending per student$12,100
Chronic Absenteeism26.6%

Students at Albany Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency46%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
46%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency38%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 38 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 42% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
52%
2025
Math
46%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

69.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Albany Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 36Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low184/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$68,244

Median home value

$120,300

Median rent

$669/mo

College educated

16.2%

Homeownership

87.2%

Poverty rate

7.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47320; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 in Delaware Community School Corp

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Eaton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.7K–5Not available274Compare →
Royerton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.9K–5Not available597Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Delaware Community School Corp

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$12,100NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Albany Elementary School is listed in Delaware Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Albany Elementary School

Albany Elementary School is a public elementary school in Albany, IN, part of Delaware Community School Corp, serving approximately 263 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #490 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Albany Elementary School

What grades does Albany Elementary School serve?

Albany Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Albany Elementary School?

Albany Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 263 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Albany Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Albany Elementary School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Albany Elementary School rank in IN?

Albany Elementary School ranks #490 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Albany Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Albany Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Albany Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Albany Elementary School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Albany Elementary School a charter school?

No, Albany Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Albany Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Albany Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Albany Elementary School?

69.2% of students at Albany Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
263
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Delaware County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.6%
Area population (ZIP 47320)
4,486
Area average commute
27.8 min
Area median age
48.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 47320; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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