Excellent
#249 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 14% in state
Knightstown Elementary School
Elementary School · C a Beard Memorial School Corp · Knightstown, IN
A C a Beard Memorial School Corp elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8632 S SR 109, Knightstown, IN 46148
- Math 60% vs IN 47% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs IN 40% (2025)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Knightstown Elementary School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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 31 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Knightstown 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low176/100K
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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
$62,951
Median home value
$180,900
Median rent
$849/mo
College educated
21.8%
Homeownership
76.2%
Poverty rate
19.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46148; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Hancock Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 4.3 mi | 528 | 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.
C a Beard Memorial School Corp
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,683NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Knightstown Elementary School is listed in C A Beard Memorial School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Knightstown Elementary School
Knightstown Elementary School is a public elementary school in Knightstown, IN, part of C a Beard Memorial School Corp, serving approximately 368 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #249 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Knightstown Elementary School
What grades does Knightstown Elementary School serve?
Knightstown Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Knightstown Elementary School?
Knightstown Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 368 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knightstown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Knightstown Elementary School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Knightstown Elementary School rank in IN?
Knightstown Elementary School ranks #249 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Knightstown Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Knightstown Elementary 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 Knightstown Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Knightstown Elementary School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Knightstown Elementary School a charter school?
No, Knightstown Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Knightstown Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Knightstown Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Knightstown Elementary School?
33.4% of students at Knightstown 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 368
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Henry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.7%
- Phone
- (765) 345-2151
- Area population (ZIP 46148)
- 4,948
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 46148; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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