Van Duyn Elementary School

Van Duyn Elementary School serves 257 students in grades PK through 5 in Clinton, Indiana. With a composite score of 9.2 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — it ranks #17 among 1,047 public elementary schools in Indiana and holds the top position among all four elementary schools in Clinton. Few schools in the state land this high across both measures simultaneously.

The growth score is the standout number: 9.8 out of 10, meaning students here make year-over-year academic gains well above what comparable schools produce. Academic performance scores 8.7 out of 10, grounding that growth in solid attainment. Together, these two dimensions push Van Duyn past 99% of Indiana public schools — a finding that holds whether the comparison is limited to elementary schools or opened to the full statewide pool.

For an Exceptional rating, both components need to perform, and they do. The school runs a 13.5-to-1 student-teacher ratio across its 257-student enrollment, keeping classroom loads tight relative to typical public school norms. As a regular public school covering prekindergarten through fifth grade, it offers families a single, stable elementary placement.

Parents weighing Clinton-area options will find that the data here is straightforward: Van Duyn operates at a level most Indiana elementary schools don't reach.

Located in a rural area, Van Duyn Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.