The top reported proficiency rate is 46% in Science. The lowest is 29% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Oaklawn Elementary School
Oaklawn Elementary School serves kindergarten through fourth grade in Monticello, within the Twin Lakes School Corporation. It is one of several elementary schools in the district and operates as a regular public school.
The student body is predominantly white, with a sizable Hispanic population and a small share of students identifying as two or more races. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The district has noted enrollment growth, especially at the elementary level, which is being monitored for implications on space and staffing.
On Indiana’s ILEARN assessments, Oaklawn’s results present a mixed picture. In math, around half of students scored at the proficient level or above. In English language arts, the share of students reaching proficiency was lower, under a third. Science results, reported only for fourth graders as the tested grade in that subject, showed proficiency for a bit less than half of students. When considered across all tested subjects, the school’s overall proficiency index places it in the top quarter among districts in White County. The elementary serving grades that do test means state results are available; no high school outcomes such as graduation rates apply here.
Monticello itself is a small city that functions as the county seat and as a tourism destination centered on Lake Shafer and Lake Freeman, with Indiana Beach amusement park as a key attraction. The town experienced manufacturing decline in the 2000s and today the economy mixes tourism, government employment, and limited manufacturing. Housing values in the area are modest relative to national benchmarks. The town is growing slowly, and no major new development projects were identified in available sources.
The Twin Lakes district recently eliminated its debt service levy, meaning prior construction debt has been fully retired. That reduces the property tax burden for residents. The district also adopted a capital projects plan covering facility improvements across all buildings, including HVAC upgrades, roof repairs, security enhancements, and technology infrastructure. Those are district-wide investments that would apply to Oaklawn as well.
For a family considering Oaklawn, the school offers a traditional elementary experience in a community that blends small-town life with seasonal tourism. The academic picture is one where math performance is a relative strength compared to the elementary’s own English language arts showing. A parent may want to follow up with the school about its approach to literacy instruction, given the lower ELA proficiency rate. The district’s growing elementary enrollment is something to keep an eye on if class sizes are a priority. The elimination of the debt levy is a straightforward financial positive for local homeowners. The town’s economic base is narrow, but the schools and civic institutions are woven into the fabric of Monticello rather than sitting apart from it.
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