Excellent
#19 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 1% in state
William W Borden Elementary School
Elementary School · Borden-henryville School Corporation · Borden, IN
A Borden-henryville School Corporation elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
303 West St, Borden, IN 47106
- Math 61% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at William W Borden Elementary School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 56% across the 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where William W Borden Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low172/100K
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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
$87,431
Median home value
$205,000
Median rent
$956/mo
College educated
19.6%
Homeownership
75.8%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47106; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Washington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–4 | 4.2 mi | 532 | Compare → |
| Henryville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–6 | Not available | 635 | 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.
Borden-henryville School Corporation
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,177NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
William W Borden Elementary School is listed in Borden-Henryville School Corporation; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William W Borden Elementary School
William W Borden Elementary School is a public elementary school in Borden, IN, part of Borden-henryville School Corporation, serving approximately 332 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #19 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William W Borden Elementary School
What grades does William W Borden Elementary School serve?
William W Borden Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend William W Borden Elementary School?
William W Borden Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 332 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William W Borden Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at William W Borden Elementary School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William W Borden Elementary School rank in IN?
William W Borden Elementary School ranks #19 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is William W Borden Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
William W Borden Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 William W Borden Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William W Borden Elementary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is William W Borden Elementary School a charter school?
No, William W Borden Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William W Borden Elementary School a Title I school?
No, William W Borden Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William W Borden Elementary School?
44.0% of students at William W Borden 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 332
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.9%
- Phone
- (812) 967-2548
- Area population (ZIP 47106)
- 4,583
- Area average commute
- 37.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 47106; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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