The top reported proficiency rate is 44% in Math. The lowest is 31% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on New Washington Elementary School
New Washington Elementary School is the only elementary school in the small, rural community of New Washington, a census-designated place in northeastern Clark County. The school serves students from prekindergarten through fifth grade and is part of the Greater Clark County Schools district. The community itself is experiencing a population decline, and the school operates as one of the primary civic anchors along the State Road 62 corridor, sitting near the middle and high school and a branch of the public library.
This is a school where a substantial share of students, more than half, qualify for free or reduced-price meals, placing the school in a context where economic need is a factor for many families. The student body is predominantly white, with a small Hispanic population and a very small share of students identifying as two or more races. The enrollment is modest for an elementary school that serves seven grade levels from pre-K through fifth grade, giving the school a small-town feel where students and staff are likely to know each other well.
On state assessments, the school's results are mixed and sit below the midpoint when compared to other districts in Clark County. In math, just under half of students in grades three through eight scored at the proficient level or above. In English language arts, the share of students reaching proficiency was slightly lower, with about two in five students meeting that bar. Science results for the tested grades were lower still, and social studies results for fifth graders were comparable to the science results. A parent considering this school will want to ask the school directly about how it supports students who are not yet at the proficient level and what targeted interventions are in place, particularly in reading and science.
The school's overall proficiency across all tested subjects and grades places it below the midpoint among districts in Clark County, according to the comparison set available. The graduation rate does not apply here because the school only serves elementary grades. Chronic absenteeism data was not available for this school.
Greater Clark County Schools, the district that operates this school, has made several recent changes that affect New Washington Elementary. The district adopted a five-year strategic plan for 2023 through 2028 that centers on academic excellence, whole-child development, community engagement, and operational efficiency, with specific initiatives to expand STEM offerings and increase mental health support. Starting in the 2024-2025 school year, the district implemented the AVID program district-wide, a college and career readiness system that embeds specific learning strategies into core content areas across all grades, including elementary. The district also expanded its preschool program from half-day to full-day options at multiple elementary sites, which began in the 2023-2024 school year, and New Washington Elementary, which serves pre-K, may be part of that expansion. These are district-level priorities that shape what happens in the classroom at this school.
Housing in the New Washington area is priced below both the state and national benchmarks, and the typical home value has seen modest recent growth. The estimated monthly mortgage payment is roughly in line with what the national median household income would suggest for affordability, while rents are somewhat lower than a mortgage payment. The community has no significant commercial district, no major private employers, and the rural setting means families will drive for most shopping and services. The nearest larger employment centers are in Jeffersonville and the Louisville metro area, a drive to the southwest. For a family that values a small, rural elementary school where their child will be part of a tight-knit school community and where the district is investing in early education and college readiness frameworks starting in the earliest grades, New Washington Elementary is a straightforward option. A family focused on high academic proficiency rates may find the school's state test results a concern and will want to look into the school's specific instructional strategies and how it measures student growth over time.
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