The top reported proficiency rate is 24% in Math. The lowest is 15% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Erskine Elementary School
Erskine Elementary School serves kindergarten through fifth grade as a regular public school within the Anderson Community School Corp, located in the city of Anderson, Indiana. It is a mid-sized elementary school for its grade band, drawing students from the surrounding residential neighborhoods on the southern side of the city.
The student body is diverse. White students make up a little over half of enrollment, with Black, Hispanic, and students identifying as two or more races each comprising notable shares. A substantial majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the working-class character of the community the school serves.
On the Indiana state assessments (ILEARN), the school’s proficiency rates across tested subjects place it below the midpoint among schools in Madison County when compared overall. In math, English language arts, science, and social studies, the share of students scoring at proficient or above was well under one-third in each tested subject. The participation rate for testing was high, so the results represent nearly all enrolled students in the tested grades. A parent considering Erskine will want to look into what academic supports and interventions the school offers, particularly in literacy and math, as the reported outcomes suggest many children are not yet meeting grade-level expectations.
Because Erskine is an elementary school, there is no graduation rate to report, and the school does not serve grades where that metric applies. Staffing ratios and chronic absenteeism data were not available in the source information, so a full picture of class sizes and daily attendance patterns is incomplete from this review. The district brief turned up no recent major changes or initiatives publicly reported for Anderson Community School Corp in the last few years, so the district appears to be operating without a widely noted recent shift in policy or programming that would affect elementary families.
The school is located in Anderson, a mid-sized city with a strong manufacturing history—home to Delco Remy and Guide Lamp for decades—that has worked to diversify its economic base toward health care, manufacturing, and retail. The largest employers now include health care and social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. The city’s downtown features a traditional grid pattern with restaurants, coffee shops, and cultural venues such as the Paramount Theatre Centre and the Anderson Museum of Art, though outside that core the city is car-dependent. Housing in the area is notably affordable relative to state and national averages; the typical home value is moderate, and rents are also below many other parts of Indiana. The city’s population has seen a slow uptick since the 2020 census, and employment has grown slightly in the last year. The city continues to invest in downtown development and administers federal housing and community development programs.
For a family looking at Erskine Elementary, the school offers a regular public elementary education in a community where the cost of living is low and the housing market is accessible. The student body is economically diverse, with a high proportion of families receiving meal assistance. The academic performance data shows a school where proficiency rates are below the county average, which may prompt families to ask about intervention programs, tutoring, and teacher support structures. The absence of detailed staffing or attendance data in the available information means that a visit to the school and a conversation with the principal would be especially useful to understand the learning environment day to day. The district itself appears stable, with no major recent disruptions or announced reforms. Anderson as a city is quietly growing and offers a range of civic and cultural amenities within a short drive, though everyday life requires a car. Erskine Elementary sits within that setting, serving its neighborhood with a standard elementary program and a composition that reflects the broader community around it.
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