Very Good
#358 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 20% in state
Royerton Elementary School
Elementary School · Delaware Community School Corp · Muncie, IN
A Delaware Community School Corp elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1401 E Royerton Rd, Muncie, IN 47303
- Math 63% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Royerton Elementary School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 57% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Royerton 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,863/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Muncie), 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
$42,556
Median home value
$106,600
Median rent
$883/mo
College educated
25.3%
Homeownership
54.3%
Poverty rate
29.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47303; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 390 | Compare → |
| Longfellow Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–5 | 3.7 mi | 332 | Compare → |
| Muncie Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–12 | 4.3 mi | 1,348 | Compare → |
| East Washington AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 4.6 mi | 491 | 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.
Delaware Community School Corp
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,100NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Royerton Elementary School is listed in Delaware Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Royerton Elementary School
Royerton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Muncie, IN, part of Delaware Community School Corp, serving approximately 597 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #358 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Royerton Elementary School
What grades does Royerton Elementary School serve?
Royerton Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Royerton Elementary School?
Royerton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 597 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Royerton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Royerton Elementary School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Royerton Elementary School rank in IN?
Royerton Elementary School ranks #358 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Royerton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Royerton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Royerton Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Royerton Elementary School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Royerton Elementary School a charter school?
No, Royerton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Royerton Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Royerton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Royerton Elementary School?
44.1% of students at Royerton 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 597
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Delaware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.2%
- Phone
- (765) 282-2044
- Area population (ZIP 47303)
- 24,115
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 30
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 47303; 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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