Excellent
#211 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 12% in state
Luce Elementary School
Elementary School · South Spencer County Sch Corp · Richland, IN
A South Spencer County Sch Corp elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1057 N CR 700 W, Richland, IN 47634
- Math 69% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Luce Elementary School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 64% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (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
37.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Luce 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,886
Median home value
$140,900
Median rent
$1,146/mo
College educated
10.5%
Homeownership
92.9%
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47634; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in South Spencer County Sch Corp
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockport-ohio Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 320 | 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.
South Spencer County Sch Corp
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,992NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Luce Elementary School is listed in South Spencer County Sch Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Luce Elementary School
Luce Elementary School is a public elementary school in Richland, IN, part of South Spencer County Sch Corp, serving approximately 182 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #211 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Luce Elementary School
What grades does Luce Elementary School serve?
Luce Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Luce Elementary School?
Luce Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 182 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luce Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Luce Elementary School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Luce Elementary School rank in IN?
Luce Elementary School ranks #211 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Luce Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Luce Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Luce Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Luce Elementary School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Luce Elementary School a charter school?
No, Luce Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Luce Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Luce Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Luce Elementary School?
37.4% of students at Luce 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 182
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Spencer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.8%
- Phone
- (812) 359-4401
- Area population (ZIP 47634)
- 2,101
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
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 47634; 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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