The top reported proficiency rate is 30% in Math. The lowest is 23% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Tecumseh-harrison Elementary Sch
Tecumseh-Harrison Elementary School serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade in Vincennes, within the Vincennes Community School Corp. The school is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet. Its enrollment is moderate for an elementary school. The student body is predominantly white, with small shares of Black, Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial students. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that many families in the attendance area face economic pressures.
On the state’s ILEARN assessments, proficiency rates for the school as a whole came in below what many parents would hope to see. In math, about three in ten students scored at the proficient level or above. In English language arts, roughly one in four students met that bar. In science and social studies, which are tested only in certain grades, the rates were similar, with about one in four students proficient. Compared to other districts in Knox County, the school’s overall proficiency index sits in the bottom quartile. This is a specific piece of information: among the handful of districts in the county, this school’s composite performance is on the lower end. A parent may want to look into this further with the school, asking about supports for students who are not yet at grade level and how the school works to move those numbers.
The school has been open and operating. The district recently established its own police force in partnership with the Vincennes Police Department, a structural change aimed at school security. It also partnered with the YMCA to operate the Little Alice Learning Center, providing early childcare for three- and four-year-olds, which expands pre-K access for families in the community. These are publicly reported district-level developments that parents of current or prospective students might find relevant.
Vincennes itself is a small historic city on the Wabash River. It is the county seat of Knox County and is home to Vincennes University, the oldest college in Indiana, which is integrated into the city rather than sitting on a separate campus. The city’s economy spans agriculture, healthcare, industry, technology, and tourism, and it promotes itself as a distribution hub given its central Midwest location. Key civic anchors include the George Rogers Clark National Historical Park, the Grouseland Mansion, and the Old Cathedral. The housing market in the area is below the national benchmark and below the state benchmark, with rents and prices that reflect a more affordable cost of living than many parts of the country. No specific walkability scores or street-life descriptions were found; the built environment combines a historic core with auto-oriented commercial corridors along US 41 and US 50.
For a family considering this school, the picture is straightforward. The school serves a population with significant economic need, and its state test results are noticeably below county averages. The district is investing in safety infrastructure and early childhood access, which may signal a responsive administration. The surrounding community is a small industrial and university town with deep history and a relatively low cost of housing. Whether this school fits depends on what a family is looking for: if strong academic performance as measured by state tests is a priority, it is worth having a direct conversation with the school about how they identify and close learning gaps.
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