Excellent
#24 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 1% in state
North Knox Primary School
Elementary School · North Knox School Corp · Bicknell, IN
A North Knox School Corp elementary school where students score 50 points above what's typical for similar communities.
215 E 4th St, Bicknell, IN 47512
- Math 87% proficient (2010)
- Reading 77% proficient (2010)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Knox Primary School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2010 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2009, reaching 82% in 2010, across a 2-year record (2009–2010).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2010) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2010)
Based on 4 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Knox Primary 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 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 57Bikeable
- County Safety: Average296/100K
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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
$60,217
Median home value
$71,300
Median rent
$816/mo
College educated
12.5%
Homeownership
69.4%
Poverty rate
12%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47512; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 in North Knox School Corp
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
North Knox School Corp
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,033NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Knox Primary School is listed in North Knox School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Knox Primary School
North Knox Primary School is a public elementary school in Bicknell, IN, part of North Knox School Corp, serving approximately 258 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #24 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Knox Primary School
What grades does North Knox Primary School serve?
North Knox Primary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend North Knox Primary School?
North Knox Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 258 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Knox Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Knox Primary School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Knox Primary School rank in IN?
North Knox Primary School ranks #24 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is North Knox Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Knox Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 North Knox Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Knox Primary School has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010).
Is North Knox Primary School a charter school?
No, North Knox Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Knox Primary School a Title I school?
No, North Knox Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Knox Primary School?
65.1% of students at North Knox Primary 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 258
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Knox County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.3%
- Phone
- (812) 735-2547
- Area population (ZIP 47512)
- 4,216
- Area median age
- 38
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 · 2010 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2010 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2010 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2010 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 47512; 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, 2009-2010; directory SY 2023–24
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