Very Good
#471 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 26% in state
Fortville Elementary School
Elementary School · Mt Vernon Community School Corp · Fortville, IN
A Mt Vernon Community School Corp elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8414 N 200 W, Fortville, IN 46040
- Math 51% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fortville Elementary School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 46% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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
34.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fortville Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low200/100K
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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
$144,834
Median home value
$433,800
Median rent
$1,344/mo
College educated
52.7%
Homeownership
86.8%
Poverty rate
1.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46040; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–3 | 4.0 mi | 166 | Compare → |
| Geist Montessori AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | K–8 | 4.1 mi | 273 | Compare → |
| Mccordsville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 4.1 mi | 686 | Compare → |
| Geist Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–4 | 4.3 mi | 654 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Mt Vernon Community School Corp
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $12,211NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fortville Elementary School is listed in Mt Vernon Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fortville Elementary School
Fortville Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fortville, IN, part of Mt Vernon Community School Corp, serving approximately 718 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #471 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fortville Elementary School
What grades does Fortville Elementary School serve?
Fortville Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Fortville Elementary School?
Fortville Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 718 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fortville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fortville Elementary School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fortville Elementary School rank in IN?
Fortville Elementary School ranks #471 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Fortville Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fortville Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Fortville Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fortville Elementary School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Fortville Elementary School a charter school?
No, Fortville Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fortville Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Fortville Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fortville Elementary School?
34.7% of students at Fortville 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
- 718
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Hancock County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.5%
- Phone
- (317) 485-3180
- Area population (ZIP 46040)
- 17,891
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
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 46040; 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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