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#93 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 5% in state

Ladoga Elementary School

Elementary School · South Montgomery Com Sch Corp · Ladoga, IN

A South Montgomery Com Sch Corp elementary school where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.

418 E Taylor St, Ladoga, IN 47954

  • Math 72% vs IN 46% (2025)
  • Reading 65% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72.9% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67.1% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg+21.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+26.9 pts
Overall Proficiency70% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected+29.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile97th
Resources & Environment6.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
District spending per student$12,417
Chronic Absenteeism15.9%

Students at Ladoga Elementary School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency72%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
46%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency65%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 69% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
98%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
72%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
77%
2025
Math
72%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

49.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Ladoga 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 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average356/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$84,136

Median home value

$179,000

Median rent

$863/mo

College educated

26%

Homeownership

87.4%

Poverty rate

9.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47954; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Roachdale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–54.9 mi210Compare →
New Market Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–5Not available460Compare →
Walnut Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.1PK–5Not available174Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

South Montgomery Com Sch Corp

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$12,417NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Ladoga Elementary School is listed in South Montgomery Com Sch Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ladoga Elementary School

Ladoga Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ladoga, IN, part of South Montgomery Com Sch Corp, serving approximately 157 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #93 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ladoga Elementary School

What grades does Ladoga Elementary School serve?

Ladoga Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Ladoga Elementary School?

Ladoga Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 157 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ladoga Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ladoga Elementary School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ladoga Elementary School rank in IN?

Ladoga Elementary School ranks #93 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Ladoga Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ladoga Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Ladoga Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ladoga Elementary School has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Ladoga Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Ladoga Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Ladoga Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ladoga Elementary School?

49.7% of students at Ladoga 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 – 5th
Enrollment
157
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Montgomery County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.9%
Area population (ZIP 47954)
2,223
Area average commute
25.3 min
Area median age
43.2
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 47954; 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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