The top reported proficiency rate is 73% in Math. The lowest is 52% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on West Washington Elementary School
West Washington Elementary School is a regular public school serving pre-kindergarten through sixth grade in the rural town of Campbellsburg, Indiana, as part of the West Washington School Corporation. For a family looking at elementary options in this corner of Washington County, this school presents a straightforward picture: a moderate-sized building with academic results that stand out relative to what the county’s other districts show.
On state assessments, the school posts strong proficiency rates across the subjects it tests for grades three through six. In math, a large majority of students met or exceeded the state's proficiency bar. In English language arts, a solid majority reached that level. Science results, which come from a subset of grades, show roughly half of students proficient. Fifth-grade social studies performance was notably high, with a large majority scoring proficient. When you combine these results into a single overall measure, West Washington Elementary ranks among the top performers when compared to the other two school districts operating in Washington County. For a parent focused on foundational academic skills, this is a clear strength.
The student body of roughly 500 children is overwhelmingly white, with very small numbers of students identifying as Hispanic, two or more races, or Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. More than half of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, indicating a substantial share of families with lower household incomes. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the records we reviewed. A parent may want to ask the school directly about special education services and English language support, since those elements can shape how a child experiences the classroom.
Campbellsburg itself is a small, primarily residential town stretched along Indiana Highway 60, with little population growth in recent years. Home values in the area sit below the Indiana state average but close to the national typical, making this a relatively affordable housing market. The town’s most visible civic feature is the Monon South Trail, which runs through its center and connects to the school road, suggesting the school sits on the edge of town on a separated campus. No recent major changes at the district level were found in available records, so the operating context appears stable.
Because West Washington Elementary serves only through sixth grade, there is no graduation rate to report. Chronic absenteeism data and detailed course access information were also absent from the available data; these gaps are common for an elementary school where state testing and federal reporting focus on different metrics. The school does not appear to offer any specialized magnet or charter programs—it is a standard public elementary building. For a rural family seeking a school with consistent academic achievement and a small-town feel, this is a straightforward, proven option. A parent moving to the area would want to confirm the middle and high school pathway that follows sixth grade, as that is not covered here, but for the elementary years the evidence points to a school delivering above the county norm.
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