Excellent
#74 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 4% in state
Arcola School
Elementary School · Northwest Allen County Schools · Arcola, IN
A Northwest Allen County Schools elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11006 Arcola Rd, Arcola, IN 46704
- Math 58% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Arcola School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 61% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Arcola 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low190/100K
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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 home value
$77,100
College educated
27.1%
Homeownership
100%
Poverty rate
17.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46704; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 2.5 mi | 450 | Compare → |
| Whispering Meadow Elementary SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 534 | Compare → |
| Covington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–5 | 3.3 mi | 777 | Compare → |
| Emmaus Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 3.5 mi | 168 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Northwest Allen County Schools
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #1 of 11
- District spending per student
- $10,914NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Arcola School is listed in Northwest Allen County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arcola School
Arcola School is a public elementary school in Arcola, IN, part of Northwest Allen County Schools, serving approximately 230 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #74 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arcola School
What grades does Arcola School serve?
Arcola School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Arcola School?
Arcola School has an enrollment of approximately 230 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arcola School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arcola School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arcola School rank in IN?
Arcola School ranks #74 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Arcola School's MySchoolScout rating?
Arcola School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Arcola School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arcola School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Arcola School a charter school?
No, Arcola School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arcola School a Title I school?
No, Arcola School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arcola School?
35.7% of students at Arcola 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
- 230
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Allen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.2%
- Phone
- (260) 625-3161
- Area population (ZIP 46704)
- 69
- Area median age
- 51
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 46704; 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
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