Very Good
#658 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 36% in state
Scottsburg Elem School
Elementary School · Scott County School District 2 · Scottsburg, IN
A Scott County School District 2 elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
49 N Hyland St, Scottsburg, IN 47170
- Math 41% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Scottsburg Elem School score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 38% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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
72.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Scottsburg Elem 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 73Very Walkable
- Bike 64Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,661
Median home value
$148,600
Median rent
$831/mo
College educated
13.1%
Homeownership
68.4%
Poverty rate
17.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47170; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Christian Academy IncPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 124 | Compare → |
| Vienna-finley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | 2.6 mi | 397 | Compare → |
| Austin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–5 | 4.0 mi | 581 | Compare → |
| Johnson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 252 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Scott County School District 2
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,918NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Scottsburg Elem School is listed in Scott County School District 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Scottsburg Elem School
Scottsburg Elem School is a public elementary school in Scottsburg, IN, part of Scott County School District 2, serving approximately 467 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #658 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Scottsburg Elem School
What grades does Scottsburg Elem School serve?
Scottsburg Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Scottsburg Elem School?
Scottsburg Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 467 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scottsburg Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scottsburg Elem School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Scottsburg Elem School rank in IN?
Scottsburg Elem School ranks #658 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Scottsburg Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Scottsburg Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Scottsburg Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Scottsburg Elem School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Scottsburg Elem School a charter school?
No, Scottsburg Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Scottsburg Elem School a Title I school?
No, Scottsburg Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Scottsburg Elem School?
72.4% of students at Scottsburg Elem 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 467
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Scott County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.1%
- Phone
- (812) 752-8922
- Area population (ZIP 47170)
- 15,279
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 47170; 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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