The top reported proficiency rate is 54% in Social studies. The lowest is 32% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Perry Worth Elementary School
Perry Worth Elementary School serves students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Lebanon, Indiana, as part of the Lebanon Community School Corporation. It is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet school. The school has a large enrollment for its grade band, and its student body includes a substantial share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals. The student population is predominantly white, with the next largest groups being Black and Hispanic students; smaller numbers of Asian, multiracial, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students are also represented.
On the 2024-25 state assessments, called ILEARN, Perry Worth’s overall proficiency across all tested subjects and grades sits below the midpoint relative to other districts in Boone County. In math, about two out of every five students scored at the proficient or above level. In English language arts, roughly one in three students met that bar. Science proficiency was about the same as ELA, with about one in three students reaching the proficient level. Social studies, which is tested only in fifth grade, was a stronger area, with a little more than half of students scoring proficient or above. The share of students who passed the math assessment is a weak point. A parent may want to discuss with the school how it supports students who are not yet meeting state benchmarks, particularly in the core subjects of math and reading.
The surrounding community of Lebanon is undergoing a period of dramatic economic transformation. Once a small Midwestern county seat with a traditional courthouse square, it is now the site of the LEAP Research and Innovation District, a massive initiative that has attracted multibillion-dollar data center and pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. Major employers like Meta and Eli Lilly are building large-scale campuses, and the city’s industrial base is expanding rapidly. This growth is reshaping the local housing market. Home values in the area have climbed noticeably in recent years, and the typical home is now valued above the average for the state, though it remains below the national average. Rents have also risen, and historically, the gap between a monthly mortgage payment and rent has been narrow here, which matters for families deciding whether to buy or rent. The broader economic context includes a modest unemployment rate, though the national picture shows some softening.
For families living in the district, there are a few recent changes worth knowing about. Voters approved an operating referendum in 2024 that provides additional annual funding for teacher compensation, academic programs, and student support services, a lasting financial commitment for district residents. The district also launched a new STEM-focused curriculum across all grade levels starting in the 2023-2024 school year, with emphasis on project-based learning, coding, and robotics that involved new technology at all schools. In addition, the district is planning a new elementary school in the Whitestown area to address enrollment growth driven by residential development there. This construction is expected to open for the 2026-2027 school year and will affect attendance boundaries for the elementary schools in the district.
Data on chronic absenteeism and on students with disabilities or English learners at Perry Worth were not available in the information reviewed. The school reports reliable test participation rates, which is a positive indicator. The school’s location is on the eastern edge of Lebanon, within a district that includes multiple elementary schools serving different neighborhoods. For a family trying to understand the academic picture at Perry Worth, the core story is of a school where proficiency rates lag the county median, particularly in reading and math, but where a parent can expect the district to be actively investing in STEM programming and teacher support through its recent referendum. The social studies results offer a relative bright spot, and conversations with the school about how it addresses early literacy and math skill gaps would be a reasonable next step.
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