The top reported proficiency rate is 80% in Math. The lowest is 55% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Pine Village Elementary School
Pine Village Elementary School serves kindergarten through sixth grade in the small, rural town of Pine Village in Warren County, Indiana. It is a regular public school within the Metropolitan School District of Warren County, a district that operates three elementary schools and one junior-senior high school. The school sits along the state highway that runs through town, integrated into the community rather than on a separated campus.
The school is small. Its enrollment draws heavily from the surrounding area, and the student body is predominantly white, with a modest share of Hispanic students. A substantial portion of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The town itself has a population that has been slowly declining, and the community is described as close-knit, business-friendly, and car-dependent, with daily errands requiring a drive to larger towns.
Academically, Pine Village Elementary performs at a level that is strong in some areas and more moderate in others, based on the most recent state testing data. In math, a large majority of students met the state's proficiency benchmark. In English language arts, the proficiency rate was lower but still had a majority of students reaching the mark. Social studies results, tested only in fifth grade, showed a similar pattern, with most students scoring proficient. Science results were more mixed, with just over half of students meeting the proficiency standard. The school tested a relatively small number of students in each subject, so these results reflect a small pool. Compared to other schools statewide, the math results stand out as a clear strength, while the ELA and science results are areas where a parent may want to look into this further with the school, especially given that the school has publicly reported recognition. Pine Village Elementary was named a National Blue Ribbon School in 2024, an honor that designates it as an Exemplary High Performing School, and it was also recognized as a Purple Star School by the Indiana Department of Education in 2020, an award given to schools that show a commitment to supporting military-connected students. These external honors suggest that the school's work extends beyond what state test scores alone capture.
Because the school serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report. The school does not offer high school programs like AP or career pathways; those would be found at the district's Jr./Sr. High School. Information on special education and English learner populations was not available in the data, so a parent with a child in those programs should confirm directly with the school what supports are in place. Data on chronic absenteeism and discipline was also absent, which limits a full picture of school climate.
The comparison set available was limited. Pine Village Elementary is the only school in its district within Warren County, and the county contains only one school district, so no within-county comparison was possible. That means the school's results can be assessed against state benchmarks, but not against local peers.
Housing in the area is more affordable than the national median, and the home values reflect a market that is accessible relative to many parts of the country. The town itself has limited infrastructure, with no municipal water system and no town marshal, and law enforcement is handled at the county level. The district brief turned up no recent major changes such as referendums or curriculum shifts.
This is a school that fits a family looking for a small, rural elementary setting with strong math instruction and a record of external recognition. The academic picture is strongest in math, more uneven elsewhere, and the small enrollment means individual attention is likely, but also that the peer group is small and comparatively homogenous. Families who want broader academic offerings or a more diverse student body would need to look to the larger towns nearby. A parent considering this school should plan to visit and to ask directly about the areas where the data is thin, particularly support for students with disabilities and English learners.
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