Excellent
#56 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 3% in state
Ferdinand Elementary School
Elementary School · Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp · Ferdinand, IN
A Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
402 E 8th St, Ferdinand, IN 47532
- Math 71% vs IN 48% (2025)
- Reading 63% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ferdinand Elementary School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2020, to 67% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 84% (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 35 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.9%
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.
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Where Ferdinand 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,443
Median home value
$196,900
Median rent
$858/mo
College educated
27%
Homeownership
83.9%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47532; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Hanks Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–6 | 4.3 mi | 288 | Compare → |
| Pine Ridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–4 | Not available | 232 | 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.
Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,120NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ferdinand Elementary School is listed in Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ferdinand Elementary School
Ferdinand Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ferdinand, IN, part of Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp, serving approximately 288 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #56 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ferdinand Elementary School
What grades does Ferdinand Elementary School serve?
Ferdinand Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Ferdinand Elementary School?
Ferdinand Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 288 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ferdinand Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ferdinand Elementary School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ferdinand Elementary School rank in IN?
Ferdinand Elementary School ranks #56 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Ferdinand Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ferdinand Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Ferdinand Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ferdinand Elementary School has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ferdinand Elementary School a charter school?
No, Ferdinand Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ferdinand Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Ferdinand Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ferdinand Elementary School?
22.9% of students at Ferdinand 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 288
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Dubois County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.4%
- Phone
- (812) 817-0900
- Area population (ZIP 47532)
- 4,415
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 46.8
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 47532; 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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