Very Good
#466 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 26% in state
Scipio Elementary School
Elementary School · Jennings County School Corporation · Scipio, IN
A Jennings County School Corporation elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6320 N Hwy 7, Scipio, IN 47273
- Math 52% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Scipio Elementary School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (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 40 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.7%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Scipio 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average272/100K
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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
$79,015
Median home value
$173,800
Median rent
$1,057/mo
College educated
16.9%
Homeownership
92.5%
Poverty rate
1.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47273; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–6 | 4.3 mi | 398 | Compare → |
| Brush Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–6 | Not available | 293 | Compare → |
| Graham Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–6 | Not available | 260 | Compare → |
| Hayden Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–6 | Not available | 263 | 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.
Jennings County School Corporation
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $13,916NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Scipio Elementary School is listed in Jennings County School Corporation; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Scipio Elementary School
Scipio Elementary School is a public elementary school in Scipio, IN, part of Jennings County School Corporation, serving approximately 232 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #466 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Scipio Elementary School
What grades does Scipio Elementary School serve?
Scipio Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Scipio Elementary School?
Scipio Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 232 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scipio Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scipio Elementary School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Scipio Elementary School rank in IN?
Scipio Elementary School ranks #466 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Scipio Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Scipio Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Scipio Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Scipio Elementary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Scipio Elementary School a charter school?
No, Scipio Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Scipio Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Scipio Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Scipio Elementary School?
64.7% of students at Scipio 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 232
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Jennings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.9%
- Phone
- (812) 392-2055
- Area population (ZIP 47273)
- 1,838
- Area median age
- 44.6
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 47273; 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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