Very Good
#694 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 38% in state
South Central Elementary
Elementary School · South Harrison Com Schools · Elizabeth, IN
A South Harrison Com Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
6595 E Hwy 11 SE, Elizabeth, IN 47117
- Math 43% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Central Elementary score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 45% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (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 40 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where South Central Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Louisville map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average588/100K
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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
$88,648
Median home value
$203,400
Median rent
$843/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
83.5%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47117; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in South Harrison Com Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corydon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–3 | Not available | 650 | Compare → |
| Heth-washington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–6 | Not available | 156 | Compare → |
| New Middletown Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–6 | Not available | 110 | 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.
South Harrison Com Schools
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $13,663NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Central Elementary is listed in South Harrison Com Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Central Elementary
South Central Elementary is a public elementary school in Elizabeth, IN, part of South Harrison Com Schools, serving approximately 323 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #694 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Central Elementary
What grades does South Central Elementary serve?
South Central Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend South Central Elementary?
South Central Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 323 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Central Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Central Elementary is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Central Elementary rank in IN?
South Central Elementary ranks #694 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is South Central Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
South Central Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Central Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Central Elementary has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Central Elementary a charter school?
No, South Central Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Central Elementary a Title I school?
No, South Central Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Central Elementary?
46.1% of students at South Central Elementary 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
- 323
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Harrison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.8%
- Phone
- (812) 969-2973
- Area population (ZIP 47117)
- 4,352
- Area average commute
- 38.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
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 47117; 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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