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#428 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 23% in state

Loogootee Elementary School

Elementary School · Loogootee Community Sch Corp · Loogootee, IN

A Loogootee Community Sch Corp elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

101 Costello Dr, Loogootee, IN 47553

  • Math 69% vs IN 48% (2025)
  • Reading 50% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.63 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency68.1% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.6% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg+16.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.4 pts
Overall Proficiency59% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected+14.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.8:1
District spending per student$11,629
Chronic Absenteeism12.5%

Students at Loogootee Elementary School score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency69%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
48%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency50%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
57%
2025
Math
69%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (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 35 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

43.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Loogootee 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 48Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$74,533

Median home value

$197,000

Median rent

$688/mo

College educated

14.8%

Homeownership

78.9%

Poverty rate

15.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47553; 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.

Loogootee Community Sch Corp

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$11,629NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Loogootee Elementary School is listed in Loogootee Community Sch Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Loogootee Elementary School

Loogootee Elementary School is a public elementary school in Loogootee, IN, part of Loogootee Community Sch Corp, serving approximately 321 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #428 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Loogootee Elementary School

What grades does Loogootee Elementary School serve?

Loogootee Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Loogootee Elementary School?

Loogootee Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 321 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Loogootee Elementary School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Loogootee Elementary School rank in IN?

Loogootee Elementary School ranks #428 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Loogootee Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Loogootee Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Loogootee Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Loogootee Elementary School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Loogootee Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Loogootee Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

43.3% of students at Loogootee 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 – 4th
Enrollment
321
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Martin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.5%
Area population (ZIP 47553)
8,613
Area average commute
29.4 min
Area median age
37.1
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 47553; 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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