The top reported proficiency rate is 36% in Math. The lowest is 18% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on North Vernon Elementary School
NorthVernon Elementary School serves students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade as a regular public school within the Jennings County School Corporation. It is the elementary school for the city of North Vernon, a small city in southeastern Indiana with a historic downtown core and a mix of residential and commercial uses. The school is not a charter or magnet school, and while Title I status was not reported in the data, the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch is substantial, indicating that a large portion of families in the attendance zone experience lower income levels.
The student body is predominantly white, with a modest share of Hispanic students and very small numbers of students from other racial backgrounds. Enrollment totals several hundred students, with roughly balanced class sizes across kindergarten through sixth grade. The school does not report data on students with disabilities or English learners, so the extent of those populations is not visible from the available information.
On Indiana’s ILEARN state assessments for the most recent school year, North Vernon Elementary’s proficiency rates across tested subjects are below the state average, a gap that parents may want to explore further with the school. Math proficiency was higher than English language arts, and science proficiency was similar to math. Social studies proficiency, tested only at fifth grade, was notably lower than the other subjects. The school had full participation in the math and ELA tests, though participation data for science and social studies was missing. No multi-year trend data was available, so it is not possible to say whether these results represent a change from prior years.
Because the school serves only through sixth grade, there is no graduation rate to report. Likewise, no data on chronic absenteeism, discipline, course access, or staffing was provided in the source material. The school’s program offerings were also not included, so the narrative of academic pathways — such as whether the school offers advanced coursework, arts programs, or special education services — remains unclear from this data alone.
North Vernon itself is a modest community. Its population has seen a slight decline in recent years, and the median home value is lower than the state average, consistent with the area’s economic profile. The city has a historic downtown with several districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and its economy includes healthcare, retail, and transportation and warehousing sectors. The school building is likely within or near the downtown area, given the city’s small size, though specific locations were not confirmed in the search results.
For the Jennings County School Corporation as a whole, no recent parent-relevant changes such as referendums, bond issues, or curriculum shifts were found in publicly reported sources, so the district appears to have been in a period of relative stability.
In sum, North Vernon Elementary is a moderately sized elementary school serving a community with a high concentration of low-income families. Its state test results are below statewide averages, with math the strongest subject and social studies the weakest. The lack of available data on programs, staffing, and special populations means that families considering this school would benefit from direct conversations with the school about academic supports, enrichment opportunities, and how the school addresses the needs of its student body.
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