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#1130 of 1,823 schools in IN
Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch
Elementary School · Crawfordsville Community Schools · Crawfordsville, IN
A Crawfordsville Community Schools elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1010 Lane Ave, Crawfordsville, IN 47933
- Math 41% vs IN 47% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs IN 40% (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 34% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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
71.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated834/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Crawfordsville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,968
Median home value
$176,400
Median rent
$822/mo
College educated
20.1%
Homeownership
75.2%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47933; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lester B Sommer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 3.7 mi | 341 | 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.
Crawfordsville Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,373NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch is listed in Crawfordsville Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch
Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch is a public elementary school in Crawfordsville, IN, part of Crawfordsville Community Schools, serving approximately 348 students in grades 2nd-3rd with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,130 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch
What grades does Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch serve?
Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch serves students in grades 2nd through 3rd.
How many students attend Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch?
Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch has an enrollment of approximately 348 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch rank in IN?
Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch ranks #1,130 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch a charter school?
No, Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch a Title I school?
No, Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch?
71.6% of students at Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch 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
- 2nd – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 348
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.4%
- Phone
- (765) 362-2607
- Area population (ZIP 47933)
- 28,227
- Area average commute
- 20.2 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 47933; 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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