Very Good
#441 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 24% in state
Pendleton Elementary School
Elementary School · South Madison Com Sch Corp · Pendleton, IN
A South Madison Com Sch Corp elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
327 S East St, Pendleton, IN 46064
- Math 60% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pendleton Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 53% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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 40 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pendleton 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 Indianapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low84/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pendleton), 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
$92,012
Median home value
$256,500
Median rent
$1,121/mo
College educated
32.4%
Homeownership
84.5%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46064; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Ridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–6 | 3.3 mi | 716 | Compare → |
| East Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–6 | 4.5 mi | 671 | Compare → |
| Erskine Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 4.6 mi | 474 | Compare → |
| Anderson Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–11 | 4.9 mi | 39 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
South Madison Com Sch Corp
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $10,980NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pendleton Elementary School is listed in South Madison Com Sch Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pendleton Elementary School
Pendleton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pendleton, IN, part of South Madison Com Sch Corp, serving approximately 870 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #441 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pendleton Elementary School
What grades does Pendleton Elementary School serve?
Pendleton Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Pendleton Elementary School?
Pendleton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 870 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pendleton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pendleton Elementary School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pendleton Elementary School rank in IN?
Pendleton Elementary School ranks #441 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Pendleton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pendleton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Pendleton Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pendleton Elementary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pendleton Elementary School a charter school?
No, Pendleton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pendleton Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Pendleton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pendleton Elementary School?
37.6% of students at Pendleton 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 870
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.1%
- Phone
- (765) 778-2117
- Area population (ZIP 46064)
- 17,730
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 46064; 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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