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#754 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 41% in state
Glenwood Leadership Academy
Elementary School · Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp · Evansville, IN
An Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
901 Sweetser Ave, Evansville, IN 47713
- Math 12% vs IN 42% (2025)
- Reading 8% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Glenwood Leadership Academy score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 22% (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 43 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Glenwood Leadership Academy 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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat 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
$37,448
Median home value
$85,200
Median rent
$931/mo
College educated
21%
Homeownership
38%
Poverty rate
32%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47713; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lodge Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 431 | Compare → |
| Benjamin Bosse High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 826 | Compare → |
| Fairlawn Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 442 | Compare → |
| Lincoln SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 252 | 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.
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #18 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
Glenwood Leadership Academy is listed in Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Glenwood Leadership Academy
Glenwood Leadership Academy is a public elementary school in Evansville, IN, part of Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp, serving approximately 443 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #754 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Glenwood Leadership Academy
What grades does Glenwood Leadership Academy serve?
Glenwood Leadership Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Glenwood Leadership Academy?
Glenwood Leadership Academy has an enrollment of approximately 443 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenwood Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenwood Leadership Academy is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Glenwood Leadership Academy rank in IN?
Glenwood Leadership Academy ranks #754 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Glenwood Leadership Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Glenwood Leadership Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Glenwood Leadership Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Glenwood Leadership Academy has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Glenwood Leadership Academy a charter school?
No, Glenwood Leadership Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Glenwood Leadership Academy a Title I school?
No, Glenwood Leadership Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Glenwood Leadership Academy?
81.3% of students at Glenwood Leadership Academy 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 443
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Vanderburgh County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.4%
- Phone
- (812) 435-8242
- Area population (ZIP 47713)
- 9,930
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
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 47713; 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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