The top reported proficiency rate is 56% in Math. The lowest is 41% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Jasper Elementary School
Jasper Elementary School is a regular public school serving prekindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools district. The school is a single campus serving the city of Jasper, the county seat of Dubois County in southwestern Indiana.
Jasper itself is a regional commercial and industrial hub with deep German Catholic ancestral roots. Its economy is anchored in manufacturing, particularly furniture and cabinetry companies that have given the city the nickname "The Nation's Wood Capital." Major employers include Jasper Group, Kimball International, Masterbrand Cabinets, Jasper Engines and Transmissions, and Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center. The city's downtown centers on a traditional courthouse square, and civic life includes the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center and public library that opened recently, a municipally-funded arts department, and a 75-acre central park called The Parklands of Jasper with miles of trails and community amenities. Jasper has seen population growth in recent years and won a national "Strongest Town" competition reflecting community-driven development. Housing values in the area sit above the statewide typical level, though below the national median, and the local unemployment rate has been steady.
Jasper Elementary is a large elementary school for its grade band, serving a student body that is predominantly white, with a substantial Hispanic presence and small shares of students who are Asian, Black, or multiracial. About half of the students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a notable share of households with lower income. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available, so a family wanting to understand special education or language support services would need to inquire with the school directly.
On state assessments, Jasper Elementary shows a mixed academic picture. In math and science, proficiency rates are solid, with a clear majority of students meeting or exceeding standards in math and just over half doing so in science. English language arts proficiency is lower, with roughly half of students reaching the proficient level, and social studies proficiency is lower still, with fewer than half of tested fifth graders scoring proficient. Compared to other school districts in Dubois County, Jasper Elementary's overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades sits below the midpoint of the county's districts. A parent may want to look into this further with the school to understand how the school supports literacy and social studies learning. Participation rates on the assessments were very high, a positive sign that nearly all enrolled students took the tests.
The school serves prekindergarten through fifth grade, so there is no graduation rate to report. No information on chronic absenteeism, discipline, or course access was available in the data provided. The school has no charter or magnet status, and its Title I status was not reported. The district itself did not have any publicly reported recent changes or strategic priorities that came up in the search, so families should check directly with Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools for current initiatives.
Jasper Elementary sits within a community that has a strong manufacturing identity and a tradition of civic investment in parks, arts, and public spaces. For a family considering this school, the academic performance is strongest in math and science, while literacy and social studies are areas where the school's results are more modest relative to the county. The school's size, demographics, and setting are characteristic of a larger elementary in a regional hub city. A family balancing academic expectations with the broader community context will want to weigh these strengths and soft spots against their own priorities for elementary education.
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