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#697 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 38% in state

Van Duyn Elementary School

Elementary School · South Vermillion Com Sch Corp · Clinton, IN

A South Vermillion Com Sch Corp elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

15095 S Range Line Rd, Clinton, IN 47842

  • Math 58% vs IN 48% (2025)
  • Reading 45% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58.2% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.7% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg+6.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.5 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected+13.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile79th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$12,809
Chronic Absenteeism20.6%

Students at Van Duyn Elementary School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency58%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
48%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency45%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
98%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
37%
2025
Math
58%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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 35 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

54.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Van Duyn 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$54,181

Median home value

$114,100

Median rent

$800/mo

College educated

19.2%

Homeownership

70.7%

Poverty rate

14.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47842; 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; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–53.1 mi370Compare →

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 Vermillion Com Sch Corp

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$12,809NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Van Duyn Elementary School is listed in South Vermillion Com Sch Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Van Duyn Elementary School

Van Duyn Elementary School is a public elementary school in Clinton, IN, part of South Vermillion Com Sch Corp, serving approximately 257 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #697 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Van Duyn Elementary School

What grades does Van Duyn Elementary School serve?

Van Duyn Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Van Duyn Elementary School?

Van Duyn Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 257 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Duyn Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Van Duyn Elementary School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Van Duyn Elementary School rank in IN?

Van Duyn Elementary School ranks #697 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Van Duyn Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Van Duyn Elementary School 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 Van Duyn Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Van Duyn Elementary School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Van Duyn Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Van Duyn Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

54.5% of students at Van Duyn 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
257
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Vermillion County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.6%
Area population (ZIP 47842)
9,675
Area average commute
28.5 min
Area median age
42.7
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 47842; 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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