Serving 662 students in grades Kindergarten-6, South Knox Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 662 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Knox Elementary School's student population of 662 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
662 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Knox Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Knox Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#597 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
n/a
13%
White
96%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Knox Elementary School's ranking?
South Knox Elementary School is ranked #597 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are South Knox Elementary School often compared to?
South Knox Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, Francis Vigo Elementary School, Tecumseh-harrison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend South Knox Elementary School?
662 students attend South Knox Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of South Knox Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Knox Elementary School?
South Knox Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Knox Elementary School offer ?
South Knox Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is South Knox Elementary School part of?
South Knox Elementary School is part of South Knox School Corp School District.
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