Very Good
#692 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 38% in state
Owensville Community School
Elementary School · South Gibson School Corporation · Owensville, IN
A South Gibson School Corporation elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
6569 S SR 65, Owensville, IN 47665
- Math 48% vs IN 42% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Owensville Community School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 42 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 46% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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 44 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Owensville Community 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average443/100K
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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
$67,697
Median home value
$200,100
Median rent
$958/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
82.6%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47665; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in South Gibson School Corporation
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Branch Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–8 | Not available | 576 | Compare → |
| Haubstadt Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–8 | Not available | 391 | 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 Gibson School Corporation
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,705NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Owensville Community School is listed in South Gibson School Corporation; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Owensville Community School
Owensville Community School is a public elementary school in Owensville, IN, part of South Gibson School Corporation, serving approximately 404 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #692 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Owensville Community School
What grades does Owensville Community School serve?
Owensville Community School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Owensville Community School?
Owensville Community School has an enrollment of approximately 404 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Owensville Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Owensville Community School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Owensville Community School rank in IN?
Owensville Community School ranks #692 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Owensville Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Owensville Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Owensville Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Owensville Community School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Owensville Community School a charter school?
No, Owensville Community School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Owensville Community School a Title I school?
No, Owensville Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Owensville Community School?
40.8% of students at Owensville Community 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 404
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Gibson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.9%
- Phone
- (812) 724-3705
- Area population (ZIP 47665)
- 4,053
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 47665; 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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