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#247 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 14% in state

Jimtown Intermediate School

Elementary School · Baugo Community Schools · Elkhart, IN

A Baugo Community Schools elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

58703 CR 3 S, Elkhart, IN 46517

  • Math 73% vs IN 45% (2025)
  • Reading 58% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72.2% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57.6% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg+20.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+17.4 pts
Overall Proficiency65% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected+5.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile82th
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.7:1
District spending per student$10,808
Chronic Absenteeism11.6%

Students at Jimtown Intermediate School score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency73%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
45%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency58%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 65% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
69%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
78%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
66%
ELA
64%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
58%
2020*
Math
55%
ELA
51%
2021*
Math
55%
ELA
51%
2022
Math
64%
2025
Math
73%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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

18%

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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The neighborhood

Where Jimtown Intermediate 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,615/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elkhart), 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

$53,263

Median home value

$168,500

Median rent

$942/mo

College educated

14.7%

Homeownership

61.4%

Poverty rate

17.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46517; 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Concord West Side Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.8K–42.9 mi521Compare →
Mary Daly Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.1PK–63.1 mi458Compare →
Elkhart Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.2privatePK–123.3 mi517Compare →
Moran Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.4K–53.4 mi411Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Baugo Community Schools

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$10,808NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Jimtown Intermediate School is listed in Baugo Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jimtown Intermediate School

Jimtown Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Elkhart, IN, part of Baugo Community Schools, serving approximately 562 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #247 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jimtown Intermediate School

What grades does Jimtown Intermediate School serve?

Jimtown Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.

How many students attend Jimtown Intermediate School?

Jimtown Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 562 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jimtown Intermediate School?

The student-teacher ratio at Jimtown Intermediate School is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jimtown Intermediate School rank in IN?

Jimtown Intermediate School ranks #247 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Jimtown Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?

Jimtown Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Jimtown Intermediate School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jimtown Intermediate School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Jimtown Intermediate School a charter school?

No, Jimtown Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Jimtown Intermediate School a Title I school?

No, Jimtown Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jimtown Intermediate School?

18.0% of students at Jimtown Intermediate 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
3rd – 6th
Enrollment
562
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Elkhart County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.6%
Area population (ZIP 46517)
25,438
Area average commute
19 min
Area median age
35
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 46517; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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