Excellent
#335 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 18% in state
Arlington Elementary School
Elementary School · Rush County Schools · Arlington, IN
A Rush County Schools elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
Box 31, Arlington, IN 46104
- Math 49% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Arlington Elementary School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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 40 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Arlington 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,852
Median home value
$176,000
College educated
15.4%
Homeownership
92.6%
Poverty rate
21.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in Rush County Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milroy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–6 | Not available | 151 | Compare → |
| Rushville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–6 | Not available | 631 | 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.
Rush County Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,162NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Arlington Elementary School is listed in Rush County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arlington Elementary School
Arlington Elementary School is a public elementary school in Arlington, IN, part of Rush County Schools, serving approximately 116 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #335 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arlington Elementary School
What grades does Arlington Elementary School serve?
Arlington Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Arlington Elementary School?
Arlington Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 116 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arlington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arlington Elementary School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arlington Elementary School rank in IN?
Arlington Elementary School ranks #335 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Arlington Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Arlington Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Arlington Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arlington Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Arlington Elementary School a charter school?
No, Arlington Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arlington Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Arlington Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arlington Elementary School?
56.9% of students at Arlington 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 116
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Rush County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.2%
- Phone
- (765) 663-2416
- Area population (ZIP 46104)
- 1,098
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 46104; 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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