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South Knox Elementary School

Elementary School · South Knox School Corp · Vincennes, IN

A South Knox School Corp elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.

6078 E SR 61, Vincennes, IN 47591

  • Math 49% vs IN 45% (2025)
  • Reading 45% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48.5% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.7% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg-3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.5 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected-0.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.9:1
District spending per student$12,102
Chronic Absenteeism9.4%

Students at South Knox Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency49%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
45%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency45%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 40 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 47% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
93%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
93%
ELA
91%
2013
Math
96%
ELA
93%
2014
Math
78%
ELA
84%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
79%
2016
Math
69%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
61%
ELA
73%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
56%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
56%
2020*
Math
48%
ELA
48%
2021*
Math
48%
ELA
48%
2022
Math
51%
2025
Math
49%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (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

38.5%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where South Knox 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,637/100K

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

$57,862

Median home value

$140,800

Median rent

$794/mo

College educated

20.3%

Homeownership

61.8%

Poverty rate

13.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47591; 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Benjamin Franklin Elementary SchEnrollment path unverified7.5K–54.6 mi391Compare →

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 Knox School Corp

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$12,102NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

South Knox Elementary School is listed in South Knox School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About South Knox Elementary School

South Knox Elementary School is a public elementary school in Vincennes, IN, part of South Knox School Corp, serving approximately 663 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,152 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about South Knox Elementary School

What grades does South Knox Elementary School serve?

South Knox Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend South Knox Elementary School?

South Knox Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 663 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South Knox Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at South Knox Elementary School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does South Knox Elementary School rank in IN?

South Knox Elementary School ranks #1,152 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is South Knox Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

South Knox Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Knox Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, South Knox Elementary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is South Knox Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is South Knox Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

38.5% of students at South Knox 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
663
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Knox County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.4%
Area population (ZIP 47591)
25,191
Area average commute
17.7 min
Area median age
38.6
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 47591; 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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