The top reported proficiency rate is 57% in Science. The lowest is 31% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Brookville Elementary School
Brookville Elementary School serves the families of Brookville, a small rural town that doubles as the county seat of Franklin County, from prekindergarten through fifth grade. It is a regular public school within the Franklin County Community School Corporation, and its setting reflects the character of the town: a historic Main Street, a traditional downtown grid, and a mix of residential and civic uses rather than a sprawling campus. For a family considering this school, the context is a modestly growing community with a lake and recreation areas nearby, but one where daily life is car-dependent and employment anchors are mostly government and local services rather than large private employers.
On state assessments, the school’s results present a mixed picture. In math, a solid share of third through fifth graders scored proficient, which places the school above the midpoint among Franklin County’s two districts in overall performance. Science, tested in a single grade, stands out as a particular strength, with a majority of students meeting the bar. English language arts returns a lower figure, with just over a third of students reaching proficiency, and social studies shows a similar pattern. A parent moving into the area may want to ask the school about literacy interventions and support for reading and writing, especially since the district recently adopted new elementary English language arts materials. Participation on the tested subjects was high, so the results reflect broad participation.
The student body is predominantly white, with a small share of Hispanic and Black students. Just over half the students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which indicates that economic diversity is present within a largely homogenous racial composition. The school has a moderate enrollment for an elementary building, with classes distributed fairly evenly across kindergarten through fifth grade. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the source material, so families with children receiving special education or language services should verify directly with the school what supports are in place.
Brookville itself has an older housing stock and a historic district, with home values slightly above the Indiana state benchmark. The typical home in the area would require a substantial portion of a median household income to afford, though rent is less expensive than a mortgage payment, consistent with a lower-rent market. The town saw modest population growth between the last census and recent estimates, and the housing vacancy rate suggests limited new construction pressure. For a family comparing communities, Brookville offers a slower pace and lower density than suburban or urban alternatives.
The school district has made several recent investments that affect the elementary school directly. A facilities bond approved in early 2025 will fund HVAC, roofing, and safety upgrades across the district’s buildings. A 1:1 technology initiative gives every student in the district a personal device, and the new ELA curriculum at the elementary level is now being implemented. These are meaningful changes for the learning environment. The district is also preparing for Indiana’s redesigned high school diploma requirements, which begin with the incoming ninth grade class; while that does not directly touch elementary students now, it signals a system-wide shift toward career and work-based learning pathways that will eventually reach these students.
Overall, Brookville Elementary is a school where math and science are relative strengths compared to English and social studies, in a rural, economically mixed community with a stable housing market and a district that is actively updating its facilities and technology. The school fits a family looking for a small-town setting with a traditional elementary experience and a district making visible investments. The academic gaps in literacy suggest parents of children who need reading support should expect to engage directly with the school on what resources are available.
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