Very Good
#401 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 22% in state
South Adams Elementary School
Elementary School · South Adams Schools · Berne, IN
An elementary school in Berne, IN where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1012 Starfire Way, Berne, IN 46711
- Math 59% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Adams Elementary School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
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 51% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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
45.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Adams 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average283/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Berne), 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
$59,817
Median home value
$180,200
Median rent
$773/mo
College educated
18.4%
Homeownership
77.1%
Poverty rate
15.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46711; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–7 | 0.3 mi | 18 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
South Adams Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,696NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Adams Elementary School is listed in South Adams Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Adams Elementary School
South Adams Elementary School is a public elementary school in Berne, IN, part of South Adams Schools, serving approximately 647 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #401 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Adams Elementary School
What grades does South Adams Elementary School serve?
South Adams Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend South Adams Elementary School?
South Adams Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 647 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Adams Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Adams Elementary School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Adams Elementary School rank in IN?
South Adams Elementary School ranks #401 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is South Adams Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Adams Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 South Adams Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Adams Elementary School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Adams Elementary School a charter school?
No, South Adams Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Adams Elementary School a Title I school?
No, South Adams Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Adams Elementary School?
45.3% of students at South Adams 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 647
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Adams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.7%
- Phone
- (260) 589-1101
- Area population (ZIP 46711)
- 8,211
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 28.7
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 46711; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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