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Shakamak Elementary School

Elementary School · Msd Shakamak Schools · Jasonville, IN

A Msd Shakamak Schools elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

9233 Shakamak Sch Rd, Jasonville, IN 47438

  • Math 34% vs IN 45% (2025)
  • Reading 30% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.05 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.6% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29.7% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg-16.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.5 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected-8.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.3:1
District spending per student$10,455
Chronic Absenteeism20.2%

Students at Shakamak Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency34%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
45%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency30%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 32% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
66%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
71%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
88%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
63%
2016
Math
68%
ELA
58%
2017
Math
69%
ELA
63%
2018
Math
56%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
56%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
42%
2025
Math
34%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

49.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Shakamak 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated943/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jasonville), 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

$45,313

Median home value

$97,700

Median rent

$779/mo

College educated

8.7%

Homeownership

74.7%

Poverty rate

19.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47438; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Msd Shakamak Schools

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$10,455NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Shakamak Elementary School is listed in MSD Shakamak Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Shakamak Elementary School

Shakamak Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jasonville, IN, part of Msd Shakamak Schools, serving approximately 367 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,111 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Shakamak Elementary School

What grades does Shakamak Elementary School serve?

Shakamak Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Shakamak Elementary School?

Shakamak Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 367 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Shakamak Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Shakamak Elementary School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Shakamak Elementary School rank in IN?

Shakamak Elementary School ranks #1,111 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Shakamak Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Shakamak Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Shakamak Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Shakamak Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Shakamak Elementary School a charter school?

No, Shakamak Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Shakamak Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Shakamak Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shakamak Elementary School?

49.6% of students at Shakamak 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
367
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Greene County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.2%
Area population (ZIP 47438)
4,203
Area average commute
33.2 min
Area median age
40.2
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 47438; 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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