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#851 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 47% in state
Kouts Elementary School
Elementary School · East Porter County School Corp · Kouts, IN
An East Porter County School Corp elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
302 E College Ave, Kouts, IN 46347
- Math 56% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kouts Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2020, to 50% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (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
31.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kouts Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low64/100K
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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
$84,246
Median home value
$241,300
Median rent
$795/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
87.9%
Poverty rate
2.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46347; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in East Porter County School Corp
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Township Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | Not available | 346 | Compare → |
| Washington Twp Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | Not available | 359 | 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.
East Porter County School Corp
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $10,771NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kouts Elementary School is listed in East Porter County School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kouts Elementary School
Kouts Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kouts, IN, part of East Porter County School Corp, serving approximately 319 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #851 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kouts Elementary School
What grades does Kouts Elementary School serve?
Kouts Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Kouts Elementary School?
Kouts Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 319 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kouts Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kouts Elementary School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kouts Elementary School rank in IN?
Kouts Elementary School ranks #851 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Kouts Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kouts Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Kouts Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kouts Elementary School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kouts Elementary School a charter school?
No, Kouts Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kouts Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Kouts Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kouts Elementary School?
31.7% of students at Kouts 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
- 319
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Porter County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.0%
- Phone
- (219) 766-2231
- Area population (ZIP 46347)
- 4,778
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 46347; 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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