Very Good
#414 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 23% in state
Dillsboro Elementary School
Elementary School · South Dearborn Community Sch Corp · Dillsboro, IN
A South Dearborn Community Sch Corp elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
13200 North St, Dillsboro, IN 47018
- Math 58% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dillsboro Elementary School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 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 68% (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 40 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Dillsboro 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 Cincinnati map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,300
Median home value
$190,100
Median rent
$948/mo
College educated
24.9%
Homeownership
80.2%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47018; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in South Dearborn Community Sch Corp
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–6 | Not available | 537 | Compare → |
| Manchester Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–6 | Not available | 141 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
South Dearborn Community Sch Corp
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,268NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dillsboro Elementary School is listed in South Dearborn Community Sch Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dillsboro Elementary School
Dillsboro Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dillsboro, IN, part of South Dearborn Community Sch Corp, serving approximately 262 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #414 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dillsboro Elementary School
What grades does Dillsboro Elementary School serve?
Dillsboro Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Dillsboro Elementary School?
Dillsboro Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 262 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dillsboro Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dillsboro Elementary School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dillsboro Elementary School rank in IN?
Dillsboro Elementary School ranks #414 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Dillsboro Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dillsboro Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Dillsboro Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dillsboro Elementary School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dillsboro Elementary School a charter school?
No, Dillsboro Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dillsboro Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Dillsboro Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dillsboro Elementary School?
53.8% of students at Dillsboro 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 262
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Dearborn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (812) 432-5438
- Area population (ZIP 47018)
- 4,725
- Area average commute
- 35.6 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 47018; 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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