Excellent
#144 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 8% in state
Covington Elementary School
Elementary School · Covington Community School Corp · Covington, IN
A Covington Community School Corp elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1110 7th St, Covington, IN 47932
- Math 61% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Covington Elementary School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 55% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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
45.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Covington 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,365
Median home value
$171,600
Median rent
$835/mo
College educated
21.8%
Homeownership
69.8%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47932; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 56 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Covington Community School Corp
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,669NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Covington Elementary School is listed in Covington Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Covington Elementary School
Covington Elementary School is a public elementary school in Covington, IN, part of Covington Community School Corp, serving approximately 442 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #144 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Covington Elementary School
What grades does Covington Elementary School serve?
Covington Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Covington Elementary School?
Covington Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 442 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Covington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Covington Elementary School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Covington Elementary School rank in IN?
Covington Elementary School ranks #144 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Covington Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Covington Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Covington Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Covington Elementary School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Covington Elementary School a charter school?
No, Covington Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Covington Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Covington Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Covington Elementary School?
45.5% of students at Covington 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
- 442
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Fountain County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.0%
- Phone
- (765) 793-2254
- Area population (ZIP 47932)
- 5,193
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
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 47932; 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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