The top reported proficiency rate is 44% in Math. The lowest is 31% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Argos Community Elementary
Argos Community Elementary serves students from prekindergarten through fifth grade as a regular public school within the Argos Community Schools district. The school is located in the small town of Argos in north-central Indiana's Marshall County, a community that describes itself as having a small-town feel and that owns its own electricity, water, and wastewater utilities. The town has a historic downtown district, an extensive park system, and a recently opened downtown gathering space. The elementary school shares a single building with the district's junior-senior high school, which in 2023 received a top ranking in the county, but the elementary functions as a separate program within that shared campus.
The student body is overwhelmingly white, with a smaller Hispanic population and a very small Black population. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the income profile of the town. Data on the number of students receiving special education services or English learner supports was not available in the records reviewed.
State assessment results from the 2024-25 school year give a picture of academic performance at Argos Community Elementary. On the ILEARN assessments, math proficiency was below half of students tested. English and language arts proficiency was lower, with roughly one-third of students meeting the standard. In science, proficiency was similar to the ELA rate, and on the fifth-grade social studies test, proficiency was close to two-fifths. When these results are combined into an overall proficiency index and compared with other districts in Marshall County, the school's performance falls in the bottom quartile. Participation rates on the math and ELA tests were very high, so the results reflect nearly all enrolled students. A parent may want to discuss these outcomes with the school to understand what academic supports are in place.
Because the school serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate, and data on chronic absenteeism, discipline, or staffing was not available in the data provided. The school is not a charter or magnet school.
The housing market in the Argos area shows home values that are moderate relative to the state as a whole. The town has a low cost of living and a mix of residential and industrial activity, including a certified industrial park near a major highway. Recent community development includes a new downtown gathering space. Many residents commute to work outside Argos, suggesting that employment is dispersed across the region. The town's parks and public library provide civic anchors, but there is no public transit system noted.
For a family considering this school, the academic results are a central factor. Proficiency rates across subjects are below statewide averages, and the school ranks in the lower range among county districts. The school serves a population where a sizable proportion of families have lower incomes, and the community is small and rural. The shared building with the upper grades means elementary students are in the same facility as older students, though the program is separate. No information on specific enrichment programs, class sizes, or course access was available in the data, so parents may want to ask directly about art, music, physical education, and any interventions for students who are behind. The district's high school has received recognition, which may be a longer-term consideration for families, but for the elementary years the focus is on the building's own track record.
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