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#323 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 18% in state

Central Elementary School

Elementary School · Lebanon Community School Corp · Lebanon, IN

A Lebanon Community School Corp elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

515 E Williams St, Lebanon, IN 46052

  • Math 64% vs IN 46% (2025)
  • Reading 46% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.85 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64.4% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46.6% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg+12.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+6.4 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected+2.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
District spending per student$13,080
Chronic Absenteeism14.3%

Students at Central Elementary School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

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2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency64%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
46%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency46%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2020, to 55% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
67%
2025
Math
64%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (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

29.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Central 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. Open the Indianapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,302/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lebanon), 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

$66,828

Median home value

$200,300

Median rent

$911/mo

College educated

26%

Homeownership

74.8%

Poverty rate

7.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46052; 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Harney Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.3PK–51.0 mi532Compare →
Clearview Education IncPrivate · tuitionNot rated3–121.1 mi12Compare →
Hattie B Stokes Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2K–51.2 mi362Compare →
Perry Worth Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9K–5Not available526Compare →

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.

Lebanon Community School Corp

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 of 6
District spending per student
$13,080NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Central Elementary School

Central Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lebanon, IN, part of Lebanon Community School Corp, serving approximately 301 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #323 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Central Elementary School

What grades does Central Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Central Elementary School?

Central Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 301 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Central Elementary School rank in IN?

Central Elementary School ranks #323 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Central Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Central 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 Central Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Elementary School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Central Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Central Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

29.6% of students at Central 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
301
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Boone County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.3%
Area population (ZIP 46052)
23,455
Area average commute
23.3 min
Area median age
35.9
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 46052; 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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