Excellent
#227 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 12% in state
Cynthia Heights Elementary School
Elementary School · Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp · Evansville, IN
An Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7225 Big Cynthiana Rd, Evansville, IN 47720
- Math 59% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cynthia Heights Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 54% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (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
42.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cynthia Heights 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,911/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Evansville), 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
$76,968
Median home value
$206,800
Median rent
$1,019/mo
College educated
33.4%
Homeownership
87.7%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47720; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 157 | Compare → |
| Resurrection Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–8 | 1.9 mi | 322 | Compare → |
| Highland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 3.5 mi | 818 | Compare → |
| Holy Redeemer School /diocesePrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–8 | 3.7 mi | 171 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #4 of 37
- District spending per student
- $13,576NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cynthia Heights Elementary School is listed in Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cynthia Heights Elementary School
Cynthia Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school in Evansville, IN, part of Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp, serving approximately 445 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #227 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cynthia Heights Elementary School
What grades does Cynthia Heights Elementary School serve?
Cynthia Heights Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Cynthia Heights Elementary School?
Cynthia Heights Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 445 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cynthia Heights Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cynthia Heights Elementary School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cynthia Heights Elementary School rank in IN?
Cynthia Heights Elementary School ranks #227 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Cynthia Heights Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cynthia Heights Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Cynthia Heights Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cynthia Heights Elementary School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cynthia Heights Elementary School a charter school?
No, Cynthia Heights Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cynthia Heights Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Cynthia Heights Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cynthia Heights Elementary School?
42.2% of students at Cynthia Heights 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
- 445
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Vanderburgh County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.6%
- Phone
- (812) 435-8740
- Area population (ZIP 47720)
- 17,103
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 47720; 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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