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#1113 of 1,823 schools in IN

Churubusco Elementary School

Elementary School · Smith-green Community Schools · Churubusco, IN

A Smith-green Community Schools elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3 Eagle Dr, Churubusco, IN 46723

  • Math 47% vs IN 46% (2025)
  • Reading 44% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46.1% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43.4% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg-5.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.2 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected-3.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.5:1
District spending per student$12,313

Students at Churubusco Elementary School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency47%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
46%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency44%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 34 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 46% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
78%
ELA
84%
2014
Math
53%
ELA
74%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
71%
2016
Math
49%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
61%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
49%
ELA
46%
2021*
Math
49%
ELA
46%
2022
Math
46%
2025
Math
47%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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

36.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Churubusco 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 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$80,183

Median home value

$198,800

Median rent

$781/mo

College educated

17.1%

Homeownership

85.5%

Poverty rate

9.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46723; 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Smith-green Community Schools

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$12,313NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Churubusco Elementary School is listed in Smith-Green Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Churubusco Elementary School

Churubusco Elementary School is a public elementary school in Churubusco, IN, part of Smith-green Community Schools, serving approximately 490 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,113 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Churubusco Elementary School

What grades does Churubusco Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Churubusco Elementary School?

Churubusco Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 490 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Churubusco Elementary School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Churubusco Elementary School rank in IN?

Churubusco Elementary School ranks #1,113 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Churubusco Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Churubusco Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Churubusco Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Churubusco Elementary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Churubusco Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Churubusco Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

36.3% of students at Churubusco 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
490
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Whitley County
Area population (ZIP 46723)
7,575
Area average commute
24.9 min
Area median age
45.9
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 46723; 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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