The top reported proficiency rate is 33% in Math. The lowest is 30% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Henryville Elementary School
Henryville Elementary School serves students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade in the small, rural Clark County community of Henryville, Indiana. The school is part of the Borden-Henryville School Corporation, a district created in 2020 after residents voted to separate from the larger West Clark Community Schools, a change that reshaped local governance and tax structures. For parents considering this school, understanding that broader context matters as much as what happens inside the building.
The student body is predominantly white, reflecting the demographics of the surrounding area. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that a meaningful portion of families face economic pressure. The school serves a single community rather than drawing from a wide geographic area, and its enrollment is moderate for an elementary school serving seven grade levels.
On state assessments, Henryville Elementary's results place it among the lower-performing schools in the county. In both math and English language arts, the share of students reaching proficiency sits below the midpoint of Clark County districts, and the school's overall performance across tested subjects lands in the bottom quartile relative to neighboring districts. About three in ten students met proficiency in reading, and about the same proportion in math. Science and social studies results follow a similar pattern, with roughly one in three students reaching the proficient level. These are the school's central academic numbers, and they are the main thing a family considering this school would want to investigate further with the administration.
The curriculum has seen recent updates. The district adopted new English language arts materials for the elementary grades, and it expanded Project Lead The Way programs, which introduce students to engineering and computer science concepts. These are strengths worth noting, as they represent investments in core instruction and hands-on learning. However, beyond these curriculum changes and the state test scores, publicly available information about the school's course offerings, gifted programs, special education services, and English learner support is thin. Parents with children who have specific learning needs may want to ask the school directly about what is available.
The school setting is small-town and rural. Henryville is a census-designated place with a population that has been roughly stable in recent years, with some signs of slight decline. The community is oriented around Interstate 65 and U.S. Route 31, making it automobile-dependent for most trips. Families should expect that getting to and from school and activities requires a car. Clark State Forest, Indiana's oldest state forest, is nearby, and a public library branch serves the community. The school building itself was rebuilt after a tornado destroyed it years ago, and it now stands as a community anchor alongside the junior/senior high school.
Housing in the area is moderately priced relative to national benchmarks, and mortgage costs are in line with regional norms. The area's economic context shows a typical unemployment rate for the period and median household income around the national figure. For families, the housing market here offers a more affordable entry point than many parts of the state.
The district's recent formation is a significant fact for a parent to weigh. Borden-Henryville School Corporation is a young district, still establishing its identity and policies. The failed property tax referendum that preceded the split means the district operates without additional local revenue that was sought but not approved. This could affect long-term funding for programs, facilities, and staff. A parent may want to look into the district's financial outlook and strategic plan, as little of that is publicly available from the data reviewed.
Henryville Elementary is a school where the test results give a clear picture of a challenging academic starting point. The district's new curriculum investments and its small, close-knit community setting are points in its favor. A family considering this school will want to have direct conversations with the principal and teachers about how the school is working to improve student outcomes and how it supports students who are not yet meeting grade-level benchmarks.
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