The top reported proficiency rate is 73% in Science. The lowest is 51% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Reagan Elementary School
Reagan Elementary School, in the fast-growing Indianapolis suburb of Brownsburg, is a regular public elementary school serving kindergarten through fifth grade within the Brownsburg Community School Corporation. The school’s enrollment is moderate for an elementary setting, and more than a third of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, indicating a measurable share of households with lower incomes.
In terms of student composition, just over half of the students are white, about a quarter are Black, and smaller shares are Hispanic, Asian, or multiracial. Data on students with disabilities and English learners were not reported, so a parent should ask the school directly about how it serves those populations.
Academically, Reagan Elementary performs at a level that places it among the stronger schools in Hendricks County when compared to other districts in the county. On Indiana’s ILEARN assessments, math achievement was solid, with a substantial majority of students meeting the state’s proficiency standard. English language arts results were somewhat lower but still ahead of the typical mark seen across the county. Science performance, which is tested only at grade four, was notably strong. Social studies, tested only in fifth grade, was a softer area, with about half of students reaching proficiency. A parent may want to inquire about how the school addresses social studies instruction, especially given that math, reading, and science are more consistent strengths.
There is no graduation rate because the school serves only elementary grades, and chronic absenteeism data was not available in the source records.
The town of Brownsburg itself is a suburban community about twenty miles west of downtown Indianapolis, known for steady population growth, a mix of residential neighborhoods and an expanding industrial and distribution corridor along the Ronald Reagan Parkway. It is car-oriented, with a modest historic Main Street and a network of trails connecting parks. Major employers include a Fortune company in the boating industry, food manufacturers, and a nuclear medicine firm, and the school district is itself a significant employer. The town’s housing market reflects its growth: home values and rents have been rising, though they remain below national medians.
For the district as a whole, a recent development with direct relevance to Reagan Elementary is the May 2025 voter approval of two referendum questions. One provides funds for capital projects focused on safety and security at the high school and a middle school. The other is an operating referendum that generates ongoing annual revenue to support teacher and staff compensation and to manage class sizes, replacing a prior measure that would have expired. This means the district has secured a lasting financial commitment that could influence staffing levels and teacher quality at all its schools, including Reagan.
Parents considering Reagan Elementary can expect a school where core academic achievement in math and science is a clear strength relative to peer districts in Hendricks County, with English language arts also above typical county levels. Social studies is an area where outcomes are more mixed. The school serves a diverse student body in a growing suburban town with a stable economic base and recent voter-approved investment in the district’s teachers and facilities. A parent who values strong state-test performance and wants a school within a district that has committed to competitive teacher pay and manageable class sizes would find Reagan worth a close look.
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