The top reported proficiency rate is 42% in Math. The lowest is 29% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Eastern Greene Elementary School
Eastern Greene Elementary School serves students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Eastern Greene Schools district, located in Bloomfield, Indiana. The school sits in a rural community that functions as the county seat of Greene County, a small town centered on a courthouse square with a mix of local shops, eateries, and light manufacturing. The housing market here is relatively affordable compared to national benchmarks, with home values well below the national average. The town's population has seen a gradual decline in recent decades, though more recent estimates suggest a possible stabilization. Commuting is heavily car-dependent, as the town lacks a public transit system.
The student body at Eastern Greene Elementary is predominantly white, reflecting the broader community's demographics. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that a meaningful portion of families face economic challenges. The school's enrollment is of a size typical for a rural elementary school, with a single grade section in each grade from kindergarten through fifth grade, plus a pre-kindergarten program.
On state assessments, Eastern Greene Elementary's performance presents a mixed picture. In math, the share of students scoring at or above proficiency was somewhat below the midpoint among Greene County districts. In English language arts, the proficiency rate was lower than the math result. On the science and social studies assessments, which are administered only to certain grade levels, proficiency rates were higher than those in reading but still below what many families might hope to see. Across all tested subjects, the school's overall proficiency index placed it in the bottom quartile relative to the other districts in Greene County. This means that while some students are meeting state benchmarks, a larger share than in many surrounding districts is not reaching that bar. A parent may want to look into this further with the school to understand what supports are in place for students who are below grade level.
The district brief did not surface any recent changes at the district level, such as new programs, facility updates, or leadership shifts, that would affect a family's decision about the school. No information was available on course access, staffing ratios, or discipline data for this school. The school is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet school.
For a family considering Eastern Greene Elementary, the core takeaway is that this is a rural elementary school serving a predominantly white, lower-income community, where academic proficiency on state tests is below the county average. The school provides a pre-kindergarten program, which can be a helpful early start for young children. A family moving to the area would want to learn about the school's approach to reading and math instruction, what interventions are available for students who are struggling, and how the school engages families. The surrounding community offers a small-town, car-dependent lifestyle with affordable housing, a central courthouse square, and annual community events, but no major new development or growth is evident.
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