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#1690 of 1,823 schools in IN
Austin Elementary School
Elementary School · Scott County School District 1 · Austin, IN
A Scott County School District 1 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
401 S Hwy 31, Austin, IN 47102
- Math 25% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 23.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Austin Elementary School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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
68%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Austin 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 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,263/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Austin), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,617
Median home value
$121,100
Median rent
$713/mo
College educated
9.6%
Homeownership
75.2%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47102; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Christian Academy IncPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 124 | Compare → |
| Scottsburg Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 4.0 mi | 467 | Compare → |
| Crothersville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–5 | 4.3 mi | 243 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Scott County School District 1
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,019NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Austin Elementary School is listed in Scott County School District 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Austin Elementary School
Austin Elementary School is a public elementary school in Austin, IN, part of Scott County School District 1, serving approximately 581 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 23.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,690 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Austin Elementary School
What grades does Austin Elementary School serve?
Austin Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Austin Elementary School?
Austin Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 581 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Austin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Austin Elementary School is 23.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Austin Elementary School rank in IN?
Austin Elementary School ranks #1,690 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Austin Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Austin Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Austin Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Austin Elementary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Austin Elementary School a charter school?
No, Austin Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Austin Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Austin Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Austin Elementary School?
68.0% of students at Austin 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 581
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Scott County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.0%
- Phone
- (812) 794-8743
- Area population (ZIP 47102)
- 6,647
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 45.2
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 47102; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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