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#776 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 43% in state

Bainbridge Elementary School

Elementary School · North Putnam Community Schools · Bainbridge, IN

A North Putnam Community Schools elementary school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.

412 S Washington, Bainbridge, IN 46105

  • Math 50% vs IN 46% (2025)
  • Reading 38% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.39 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37.6% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg-1.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.6 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)70% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected-25.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.1:1
District spending per student$11,437
Chronic Absenteeism19.8%

Students at Bainbridge Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency50%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
46%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency38%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2020, to 44% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
80%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
64%
ELA
69%
2015
Math
66%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
58%
ELA
68%
2017
Math
63%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
68%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
68%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
62%
2025
Math
50%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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

0.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Bainbridge 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 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$92,946

Median home value

$224,200

Median rent

$916/mo

College educated

20.7%

Homeownership

84%

Poverty rate

5.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46105; 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

1 in North Putnam Community Schools

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Roachdale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–5Not available210Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

North Putnam Community Schools

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$11,437NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bainbridge Elementary School is listed in North Putnam Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bainbridge Elementary School

Bainbridge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bainbridge, IN, part of North Putnam Community Schools, serving approximately 445 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #776 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bainbridge Elementary School

What grades does Bainbridge Elementary School serve?

Bainbridge Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Bainbridge Elementary School?

Bainbridge Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 445 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Bainbridge Elementary School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bainbridge Elementary School rank in IN?

Bainbridge Elementary School ranks #776 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Bainbridge Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bainbridge Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Bainbridge Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bainbridge Elementary School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Bainbridge Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Bainbridge Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

0.7% of students at Bainbridge 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
445
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Putnam County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.8%
Area population (ZIP 46105)
1,694
Area average commute
38.5 min
Area median age
43.1
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 46105; 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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