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#1374 of 1,823 schools in IN

Tri Elementary School

Elementary School · South Henry School Corp · Straughn, IN

A South Henry School Corp elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

6972 S St Rd 103, Straughn, IN 47387

  • Math 43% vs IN 46% (2025)
  • Reading 25% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.91 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42.9% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.7% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg-8.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15.5 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected-1.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
District spending per student$11,661
Chronic Absenteeism11.6%

Students at Tri Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency43%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
46%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency25%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 50 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 34% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
80%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
81%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
64%
2015
Math
53%
ELA
63%
2016
Math
49%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
37%
2025
Math
43%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

58.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Tri 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 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low176/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$81,071

Median home value

$118,800

Median rent

$1,682/mo

College educated

10.1%

Homeownership

87.3%

Poverty rate

3.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47387; 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

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Agape Learning CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K4.7 mi10Compare →
James Whitcomb Riley Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.1PK–64.8 mi253Compare →

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.

South Henry School Corp

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$11,661NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Tri Elementary School

Tri Elementary School is a public elementary school in Straughn, IN, part of South Henry School Corp, serving approximately 329 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,374 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tri Elementary School

What grades does Tri Elementary School serve?

Tri Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Tri Elementary School?

Tri Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 329 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Tri Elementary School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tri Elementary School rank in IN?

Tri Elementary School ranks #1,374 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Tri Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Tri Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Tri Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tri Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Tri Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Tri Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

58.7% of students at Tri 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 – 5th
Enrollment
329
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Henry County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.6%
Area population (ZIP 47387)
461
Area median age
57.3
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 47387; 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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