The top reported proficiency rate is 48% in Science. The lowest is 35% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Redkey Elementary School
Redkey Elementary School is a regular public school serving students from prekindergarten through sixth grade in the small rural town of Redkey, Indiana, part of Jay School Corporation. The town itself is a tight-knit community with a historic downtown district and a slightly declining population; the focus is on revitalization rather than growth, with the town investing in parks, utilities, and local businesses. The school sits within this modest setting, and families who value a small-town environment and a school that covers elementary and middle-level grades in one building may find it a natural fit.
Academically, the school participates in Indiana’s ILEARN assessments. In the most recent testing year, math proficiency was at about a third of students, and English language arts proficiency was just over a third. Science performance, available only for a subset of grade levels, was around half of students meeting the standard. Social studies, tested only in fifth grade, showed roughly a third proficient, though that result came from a relatively small group of testers. Participation in the math and ELA tests was reported as full, while participation data for science and social studies was not available. These results place the school at a level that families may want to discuss with school staff to understand how the curriculum and support structures address student needs. The school’s grade band means there is no graduation rate to consider, and no state testing is administered before third grade.
The student body is predominantly white, with very small numbers of students identifying as American Indian, Hispanic, Black, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, or two or more races. About half of the students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting a substantial share of families with economic need. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not reported, so parents seeking specific information about special education or language support should inquire directly with the school.
Home values in the area are well below both the state median and national median, making Redkey a relatively affordable housing market. The price-to-income ratio suggests that homes cost roughly two times the typical annual household income, which is lower than the national norm. Rents have been rising in recent years, mirroring broader trends. The town’s small size and rural character mean that commuting to larger employment centers is likely necessary; no major current employers were identified in available sources.
Jay School Corporation has undertaken significant capital projects, with reported construction spending and total capital outlay reflecting ongoing facility investments. That means the physical plant where Redkey Elementary operates may see improvements, though specific details about this school building within the district’s capital plan were not provided.
The school does not offer high school programs, so families with older children will need to consider the consolidated Jay County High School, located outside Redkey. No program offerings, course access, or staffing data were available for Redkey Elementary in the reviewed information; a parent looking for details about art, music, physical education, or extracurricular options would want to reach out to the school directly.
For a family seeking a small elementary school in an affordable rural community where the town is actively working to maintain its infrastructure and sense of community, Redkey Elementary is one option within the Jay School Corporation. The academic proficiency levels are moderate in some subjects and lower in others, and the school’s peer environment is largely homogeneous. The absence of certain data points, such as discipline rates and attendance patterns, means a thorough picture of the school’s day-to-day environment is not fully available from this information alone.
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