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#999 of 1,823 schools in IN

Jac-cen-del Elementary School

Elementary School · Jac-cen-del Community Sch Corp · Osgood, IN

A Jac-cen-del Community Sch Corp elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4544 N US 421, Osgood, IN 47037

  • Math 49% vs IN 45% (2025)
  • Reading 36% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.79 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48.5% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.1% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg-3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5.1 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected+3.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
District spending per student$12,497
Chronic Absenteeism8.1%

Students at Jac-cen-del Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency49%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
45%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency36%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
91%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
93%
2014
Math
80%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
79%
ELA
78%
2016
Math
81%
ELA
76%
2017
Math
73%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
53%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
53%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
36%
ELA
36%
2021*
Math
36%
ELA
36%
2022
Math
40%
2025
Math
49%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

53.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Jac-cen-del 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$71,068

Median home value

$183,200

Median rent

$808/mo

College educated

11.7%

Homeownership

73.8%

Poverty rate

6.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47037; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Jac-cen-del Community Sch Corp

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$12,497NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Jac-cen-del Elementary School is listed in Jac-Cen-Del Community Sch Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jac-cen-del Elementary School

Jac-cen-del Elementary School is a public elementary school in Osgood, IN, part of Jac-cen-del Community Sch Corp, serving approximately 394 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #999 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jac-cen-del Elementary School

What grades does Jac-cen-del Elementary School serve?

Jac-cen-del Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Jac-cen-del Elementary School?

Jac-cen-del Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 394 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jac-cen-del Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Jac-cen-del Elementary School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jac-cen-del Elementary School rank in IN?

Jac-cen-del Elementary School ranks #999 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Jac-cen-del Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Jac-cen-del Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Jac-cen-del Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jac-cen-del Elementary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Jac-cen-del Elementary School a charter school?

No, Jac-cen-del Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Jac-cen-del Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Jac-cen-del Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jac-cen-del Elementary School?

53.8% of students at Jac-cen-del 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 – 6th
Enrollment
394
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Ripley County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.1%
Area population (ZIP 47037)
4,289
Area average commute
26.8 min
Area median age
37.7
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 47037; 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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