The top reported proficiency rate is 39% in Math. The lowest is 27% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Vogel Elementary School
Vogel Elementary School is a regular public school in Evansville, Indiana, serving kindergarten through sixth grade. It is part of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation, the public school district for the city and county. The school sits in a residential area on the north side of Evansville, a mid-sized city that functions as the regional commercial, medical, and cultural hub for southwestern Indiana and the neighboring parts of Illinois and Kentucky. Evansville has a diversified economy built on manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics, and its population has been declining modestly in recent years. The city’s housing market is relatively affordable, with home values noticeably below the state median and rents that are manageable for many households, a context that shapes the community from which Vogel draws its students.
Academically, Vogel’s most recent state test results from Indiana’s ILEARN assessment place its overall proficiency across all tested subjects and grades in the top quartile when compared with other schools in Vanderburgh County. This is a meaningful point of context: it means the school performs above the middle of the pack among its county peers. Still, the absolute proficiency rates leave room for growth. In math, roughly two out of every five students met the state’s proficiency benchmark. In English language arts, the share was slightly lower, and in science it landed at about the same level as math. Social studies, tested only at fifth grade, showed a lower proficiency rate, with roughly one in four students reaching the bar. These numbers suggest that while Vogel is a stronger performer within its local context, a majority of its students are not yet scoring at the proficient level on state assessments, particularly in English and social studies. A parent considering the school may want to ask about the specific supports in place for students who are not yet meeting benchmarks and how the school tracks individual progress.
The student body at Vogel is predominantly white, with a smaller share of Black students and Hispanic students, and a modest number of students identifying with two or more races. Asian American and Native American students each represent a very small fraction of the enrollment. A substantial majority of students come from low-income households, as measured by eligibility for free or reduced-price meals, a factor that often correlates with additional funding and support programs at the school. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the current reporting, so it is unclear how the school serves those populations. The school does not have a charter or magnet designation, and it operates as a neighborhood elementary school.
Because Vogel serves only elementary and middle grades, there is no graduation rate to report, and chronic absenteeism data was also absent from the available information. A parent looking for those metrics would need to check with the district or school directly. The school’s size is typical for a K-6 building in an urban district, with enrollment spread fairly evenly across the grade levels. Participation rates on state tests were high, an indicator that testing conditions were inclusive and nearly all enrolled students took the assessments.
The surrounding community of Evansville offers a range of civic and recreational amenities, including a zoo, a nature preserve, a downtown arena, and multiple parks. The city has an active department of metropolitan development that oversees redevelopment and housing programs, though no major new housing developments were specifically named in available public records. The local economy includes major employers in healthcare and manufacturing, and the presence of two universities in and near the city provides some stability. For a family considering Vogel, the school’s relative strength within the county and its generally affordable housing environment may be appealing, while the modest state test results suggest that proactive engagement with the school about academic support would be worthwhile.
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