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#385 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 21% in state

Clinton Central Elementary School

Elementary School · Clinton Central School Corporation · Michigantown, IN

A Clinton Central School Corporation elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 238, Michigantown, IN 46057

  • Math 54% vs IN 45% (2025)
  • Reading 44% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.92 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54.4% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.1% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg+2.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.9 pts
Overall Proficiency49% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected+11.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
District spending per student$12,203
Chronic Absenteeism10.4%

Students at Clinton Central Elementary School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency54%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
45%(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 49% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
73%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
58%
ELA
63%
2015
Math
56%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
63%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
49%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
49%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
53%
2025
Math
54%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

54.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Clinton 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low133/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$76,806

Median home value

$199,600

Median rent

$963/mo

College educated

31.7%

Homeownership

77.6%

Poverty rate

6.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46057; 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.

Clinton Central School Corporation

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$12,203NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Clinton Central Elementary School is listed in Clinton Central School Corporation; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Clinton Central Elementary School

Clinton Central Elementary School is a public elementary school in Michigantown, IN, part of Clinton Central School Corporation, serving approximately 529 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #385 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Clinton Central Elementary School

What grades does Clinton Central Elementary School serve?

Clinton Central Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Clinton Central Elementary School?

Clinton Central Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 529 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Clinton Central Elementary School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Clinton Central Elementary School rank in IN?

Clinton Central Elementary School ranks #385 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Clinton Central Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Clinton Central Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Clinton Central Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Clinton Central Elementary School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Clinton Central Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Clinton Central Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

54.3% of students at Clinton 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
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
529
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Clinton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.4%
Area population (ZIP 46057)
1,061
Area median age
42.2
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 46057; 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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