Very Good
#523 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 29% in state
Veale Elementary School
Elementary School · Washington Community Schools · Washington, IN
A Washington Community Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
326 E 450 S, Washington, IN 47501
- Math 70% vs IN 48% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs IN 41% (2025)
Academics
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Students at Veale Elementary School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 58% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Veale 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 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated742/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Washington), 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
$60,476
Median home value
$155,600
Median rent
$857/mo
College educated
16.5%
Homeownership
64.5%
Poverty rate
14.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–1 | 4.1 mi | 460 | Compare → |
| Washington Catholic Middle High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 4.7 mi | 246 | Compare → |
| Washington Catholic ElementaryPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–4 | 4.8 mi | 90 | Compare → |
| Washington IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | 2–4 | Not available | 495 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Washington Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $12,014NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Veale Elementary School is listed in Washington Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Veale Elementary School
Veale Elementary School is a public elementary school in Washington, IN, part of Washington Community Schools, serving approximately 75 students in grades Kindergarten-4th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #523 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Veale Elementary School
What grades does Veale Elementary School serve?
Veale Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Veale Elementary School?
Veale Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 75 students.
How does Veale Elementary School rank in IN?
Veale Elementary School ranks #523 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Veale Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Veale Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Veale Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Veale Elementary School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Veale Elementary School a charter school?
No, Veale Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Veale Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Veale Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Veale Elementary School?
22.7% of students at Veale 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 75
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Daviess County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.3%
- Phone
- (812) 254-3968
- Area population (ZIP 47501)
- 18,335
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 47501; 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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