Serving 581 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Austin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 581 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Austin Elementary School's student population of 581 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
581 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Austin Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Austin Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1340 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
n/a
13%
White
91%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Austin Elementary School's ranking?
Austin Elementary School is ranked #1340 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Austin Elementary School?
581 students attend Austin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Austin Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Austin Elementary School?
Austin Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Austin Elementary School offer ?
Austin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Austin Elementary School part of?
Austin Elementary School is part of Scott County School District 1.
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