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#239 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 13% in state

North Dearborn Elementary School

Elementary School · Sunman-dearborn Com Sch Corp · West Harrison, IN

A Sunman-dearborn Com Sch Corp elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

27650 Sawmill Road, West Harrison, IN 47060

  • Math 65% vs IN 46% (2025)
  • Reading 60% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency65.2% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59.6% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg+13.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+19.4 pts
Overall Proficiency62% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected+3.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile76th
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$13,151
Chronic Absenteeism9.1%

Students at North Dearborn Elementary School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency65%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
46%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency60%(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 62% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
91%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
93%
2014
Math
64%
ELA
78%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
71%
ELA
74%
2017
Math
78%
ELA
78%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
55%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
55%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
60%
2025
Math
65%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

18.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where North Dearborn 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. Open the Cincinnati map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$75,878

Median home value

$277,600

Median rent

$885/mo

College educated

21.4%

Homeownership

88.1%

Poverty rate

4.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47060; 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

2 in Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bright Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.4K–5Not available537Compare →
Sunman Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.8K–5Not available324Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Sunman-dearborn Com Sch Corp

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$13,151NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

North Dearborn Elementary School is listed in Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Dearborn Elementary School

North Dearborn Elementary School is a public elementary school in West Harrison, IN, part of Sunman-dearborn Com Sch Corp, serving approximately 790 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #239 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Dearborn Elementary School

What grades does North Dearborn Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend North Dearborn Elementary School?

North Dearborn Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 790 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Dearborn Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at North Dearborn Elementary School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Dearborn Elementary School rank in IN?

North Dearborn Elementary School ranks #239 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is North Dearborn Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Dearborn Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 North Dearborn Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Dearborn Elementary School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is North Dearborn Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is North Dearborn Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

18.2% of students at North Dearborn 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
790
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Dearborn County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.1%
Area population (ZIP 47060)
6,379
Area average commute
29.7 min
Area median age
48.2
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 47060; 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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