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#857 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 47% in state
White River Valley Elementary Sch
Elementary School · White River Valley School District · Worthington, IN
An elementary school in Worthington, IN where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
484 W Main St, Worthington, IN 47471
- Math 51% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at White River Valley Elementary Sch score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 44% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where White River Valley Elementary Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,569
Median home value
$111,600
Median rent
$708/mo
College educated
13.2%
Homeownership
82.1%
Poverty rate
18.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47471; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
White River Valley School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,121NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
White River Valley Elementary Sch is listed in White River Valley School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About White River Valley Elementary Sch
White River Valley Elementary Sch is a public elementary school in Worthington, IN, part of White River Valley School District, serving approximately 363 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #857 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about White River Valley Elementary Sch
What grades does White River Valley Elementary Sch serve?
White River Valley Elementary Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend White River Valley Elementary Sch?
White River Valley Elementary Sch has an enrollment of approximately 363 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White River Valley Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at White River Valley Elementary Sch is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does White River Valley Elementary Sch rank in IN?
White River Valley Elementary Sch ranks #857 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is White River Valley Elementary Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
White River Valley Elementary Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 White River Valley Elementary Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, White River Valley Elementary Sch has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is White River Valley Elementary Sch a charter school?
No, White River Valley Elementary Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is White River Valley Elementary Sch a Title I school?
No, White River Valley Elementary Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for White River Valley Elementary Sch?
58.7% of students at White River Valley Elementary Sch 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
- 363
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Greene County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.4%
- Phone
- (812) 875-3839
- Area population (ZIP 47471)
- 3,116
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 47471; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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