White River Valley Elementary School

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White River Valley Elementary School ranks 495 th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

White River Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in Worthington, Indiana, with a student population of 326 and part of the White River Valley School District, which is ranked 178 out of 381 districts in Indiana and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

White River Valley Elementary has some unique characteristics compared to the surrounding schools. It has a significantly higher percentage of white students (94.79%) than the nearby schools, which range from 92.62% to 98.81% white students. The school also has a higher chronic absenteeism rate (16.3%) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 5.2% to 21.0%. Academically, White River Valley Elementary's math scores are higher than the district average but still lower than the state averages, while its English Language Arts scores are lower than both the district and state averages, suggesting room for improvement. The school also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (63.5%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 48.51% to 76.74%, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage in the local community.

The lower per-student spending at White River Valley Elementary ($9,329 in 2021-2022) compared to the nearby schools, which range from $8,329 to $13,259 per student, may be a factor in the school's academic performance and could be an area for the White River Valley School District to consider addressing. Overall, White River Valley Elementary School appears to have some unique characteristics and challenges that differentiate it from the surrounding schools, and the school's performance and the local community's economic disadvantage should be considered in any efforts to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

484 W Main St
Worthington, IN 47471

(812) 875-3839

District: White River Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
495^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,329

Students who attend White River Valley Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	White River Valley Middle School
High:	White River Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio: 20.1

Number of students: 363

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.0%

Hispanic:

3.0%

Two or more races:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details White River Valley Elementary School ranks better than 51% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.02. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95%), Hispanic (3%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at White River Valley Elementary School is 20.1. (See more...)

Compare White River Valley Elementary School employs 18 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at White River Valley Elementary School is $9,329.

Schooldigger Rankings:

White River Valley Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

White River Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks White River Valley School District 173^rd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for White River Valley Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2004	67.16	95^th	326	70.9%
2005	61.84	378^th	959	60.6%
2006	59.14	419^th	961	56.4%
2007	55.75	504^th	985	48.8%
2008	53.16	540^th	996	45.8%
2009	62.33	400^th	1003	60.1%
2010	67.92	334^th	1009	66.9%
2011	74.24	226^th	1025	78.0%
2012	66.27	351^st	1015	65.4%
2013	70.68	289^th	1035	72.1%
2014	63.47	425^th	1036	59.0%
2015	70.68	281^st	1040	73.0%
2016	68.81	322^nd	1046	69.2%
2017	84.00	114^th	1033	89.0%
2018	73.25	256^th	1027	75.1%
2019	77.46	190^th	1031	81.6%
2021	69.01	313^th	1016	69.2%
2022	64.74	365^th	1020	64.2%
2023	74.84	231^st	1016	77.3%
2024	53.02	495^th	1010	51.0%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for White River Valley Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	209	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	209
1989	209	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	210
1990	211	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	211
1991	358	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	362
1992	367	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	369
1993	360	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	363
1994	363	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	369
1995	320	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	9	329
1996	320	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	9	329
1997	335	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	6	341
1998	359	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	359
1999	348	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	348
2000	344	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	344
2001	358	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	358
2002	332	4	1	6	n/a	n/a	0	343
2003	332	4	1	6	n/a	n/a	0	343
2004	339	1	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	345
2005	316	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	320
2006	229	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	231
2007	235	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	235
2008	244	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	244
2009	263	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	263
2010	264	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	3	270
2011	253	0	0	0	0	0	0	253
2012	250	0	0	0	0	0	0	250
2013	236	0	0	0	0	1	0	237
2014	242	0	0	7	0	3	0	252
2015	241	1	0	5	0	4	0	251
2016	231	6	0	7	0	1	0	245
2017	278	1	1	14	0	3	0	297
2018	285	2	1	13	0	2	0	303
2019	290	2	0	21	0	3	0	316
2020	289	1	0	19	0	1	0	310
2021	285	0	0	22	0	4	0	311
2022	292	0	1	15	0	4	0	312
2023	309	0	1	12	0	4	0	326
2024	345	1	1	11	0	5	0	363

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at White River Valley Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	209	12.6	16.5	37.8
1989	210	12.1	17.3	39.5
1990	211	12.6	16.7	21.8
1991	362	26.2	13.8	16.3
1992	369	25.2	14.6	22
1993	363	24.9	14.6	21.8
1994	369	22.6	16.3	23.6
1995	329	22.6	14.6	17.8
1996	329	22.6	14.6	17.8
1997	341	22.9	14.9	23.6
1998	359	21.3	16.9	29.2
1999	348	23.9	14.6	35.9
2000	344	22.9	15.0	35.5
2001	358	22.8	15.7	38.3
2002	343	22.4	15.3	38.2
2003	343	22.4	15.3	38.2
2004	345	22.4	15.4	33.6
2005	320	21.7	14.7	40.6
2006	231	16.9	13.7	40.7
2007	235	n/a	n/a	39.6
2008	244	15.5	15.7	38.9
2009	263	17.1	15.4	39.9
2010	270	15.9	16.9	39.3
2011	253	17.3	14.6	48.6
2012	250	18.0	13.8	49.6
2013	237	14.5	16.3	54
2014	252	15.0	16.8	56.3
2015	251	16.0	15.6	55.8
2016	245	13.0	18.8	62.9
2017	297	15.0	19.8	56.9
2018	303	15.0	20.2	58.1
2019	316	14.0	22.5	54.7
2020	310	13.0	23.8	54.2
2021	311	12.2	25.4	59.8
2022	312	15.0	20.8	61.5
2023	326	14.0	23.2	63.5
2024	363	18.0	20.1	58.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio White River Valley Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	209	12.6	16.5	37.8
1989	210	12.1	17.3	39.5
1990	211	12.6	16.7	21.8
1991	362	26.2	13.8	16.3
1992	369	25.2	14.6	22
1993	363	24.9	14.6	21.8
1994	369	22.6	16.3	23.6
1995	329	22.6	14.6	17.8
1996	329	22.6	14.6	17.8
1997	341	22.9	14.9	23.6
1998	359	21.3	16.9	29.2
1999	348	23.9	14.6	35.9
2000	344	22.9	15.0	35.5
2001	358	22.8	15.7	38.3
2002	343	22.4	15.3	38.2
2003	343	22.4	15.3	38.2
2004	345	22.4	15.4	33.6
2005	320	21.7	14.7	40.6
2006	231	16.9	13.7	40.7
2007	235	n/a	n/a	39.6
2008	244	15.5	15.7	38.9
2009	263	17.1	15.4	39.9
2010	270	15.9	16.9	39.3
2011	253	17.3	14.6	48.6
2012	250	18.0	13.8	49.6
2013	237	14.5	16.3	54
2014	252	15.0	16.8	56.3
2015	251	16.0	15.6	55.8
2016	245	13.0	18.8	62.9
2017	297	15.0	19.8	56.9
2018	303	15.0	20.2	58.1
2019	316	14.0	22.5	54.7
2020	310	13.0	23.8	54.2
2021	311	12.2	25.4	59.8
2022	312	15.0	20.8	61.5
2023	326	14.0	23.2	63.5
2024	363	18.0	20.1	58.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for White River Valley Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$492 (5.1%)	$9,197 (94.9%)	$9,689
2020	$665 (6.7%)	$9,275 (93.3%)	$9,939
2021	$795 (8.4%)	$8,650 (91.6%)	$9,446
2022	$1,582 (17.0%)	$7,747 (83.0%)	$9,329

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on White River Valley Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 190^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 231^st of 1016 Elementary schools	4.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (White River Valley Elementary School)	51.8	42.9	8.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (White River Valley School District)	51.8	42.9	8.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (White River Valley Elementary School)	71.4	55.1	16.3%
3rd Grade Math (White River Valley School District)	71.4	55.1	16.3%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (White River Valley Elementary School)	57.1	49	8.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (White River Valley School District)	57.1	49	8.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (White River Valley Elementary School)	75	71.4	3.6%
4th Grade Math (White River Valley School District)	75	71.4	3.6%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (White River Valley Elementary School)	60.7	57.1	3.6%
4th Grade Science (White River Valley School District)	60.7	57.1	3.6%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	316	326	3.2%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	21	12	42.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	290	309	6.6%
Two or More Races	3	4	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54.7%	63.5%	8.8%

Schools Near White River Valley Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)					ILEARN Math (2024)					ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
White River Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	484 W Main St	Worthington	47471	Greene County	White River Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 875-3839	363	18	20.1	58.7%	345 (95.0%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	53	495^th of 1010 public elementary schools	51.0%		74.8	231^st of 1016 public elementary schools	77.3%	264	22.7	35.4	47.8		33.8	45.5	64.6	50.0		52.5	34.8	$9,329	$1,582	$7,747
Bloomfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	500 W South St	Bloomfield	47424	Greene County	Bloomfield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 384-4271	411	29	14.4	51.3%	383 (93.2%)	2 (0.5%)	9 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.9%)	51.5	509^th of 1010 public elementary schools	49.6%		56.9	464^th of 1016 public elementary schools	54.3%	45	27.9	38.8	41.8		36.5	49.3	40.3	34.2		40.9	49.4	$9,206	$1,044	$8,162
Linton-Stockton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	109 I Street NE	Linton	47441	Greene County	Linton-Stockton School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 847-6039	698	33	21.1	45.6%	656 (94.0%)	3 (0.4%)	27 (3.9%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.1%)	74.2	248^th of 1010 public elementary schools	75.4%		73.8	249^th of 1016 public elementary schools	75.5%	1	39.8	59.0	47.3		48.5	69.9	73.7	39.8		61.5	46.2	$9,196	$2,158	$7,038
Shakamak Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	9233 Shakamak Sch Rd	Jasonville	47438	Greene County	MSD Shakamak Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 665-3550	367	24	15.2	49.6%	350 (95.4%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	55.1	469^th of 1010 public elementary schools	53.6%		52	517^th of 1016 public elementary schools	49.1%	48	46.5	32.5	25.0	43.8	36.6	62.8	47.5	38.5	39.6	46.5	36.5	$9,722	$1,779	$7,943
Clay City Elementary School	Public	K-6	681 N Lankford St	Clay City	47841	Clay County	Clay Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(812) 939-3120	382	20	19.5	51.8%	349 (91.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.2%)	85.2	124^th of 1010 public elementary schools	87.7%		88.6	77^th of 1016 public elementary schools	92.4%	47	65.0	60.4	37.2	64.4	58.1	78.3	72.9	54.8	64.4	68.4	42.9	$8,329	$831	$7,499
Patricksburg Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	Hwy 246	Patricksburg	47455	Owen County	Spencer-Owen Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 859-4525	138	11	12.3	74.6%	131 (94.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.9%)	39.8	632^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	37.4%		65.6	352^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	65.4%	280	25.0	41.2	11.1	37.5	28.2	60.0	52.9	16.7	37.5	42.3	11.1	$13,259	$2,843	$10,416
Eastern Greene Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10503 E Sr 54	Bloomfield	47424	Greene County	Eastern Greene Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 825-5623	507	27	18.5	52.3%	492 (97.0%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.2%)	35	676^th of 1010 public elementary schools	33.1%		39.5	639^th of 1016 public elementary schools	37.1%	37	16.7	30.8	28.4		25.4	30.8	50.0	29.6		36.5	35.2	$10,310	$1,671	$8,638
Spencer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	151 Hillside Ave	Spencer	47460	Owen County	Spencer-Owen Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 829-2253	557	38	14.7	60.1%	507 (91.0%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (3.8%)	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.6%)	39.7	634^th of 1010 public elementary schools	37.2%		37.5	659^th of 1016 public elementary schools	35.1%	25	38.2	29.2	27.1	22.7	29.1	45.6	45.8	38.6	25.3	38.6	30.0	$9,735	$1,148	$8,587
Northeast East Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	502 N Vine St	Hymera	47855	Sullivan County	Northeast School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 383-4671	166	8	20.7	63.9%	162 (97.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	50.8	518^th of 1010 public elementary schools	48.7%		66	348^th of 1016 public elementary schools	65.7%	170	44.4	25.0	33.3	36.8	34.6	50.0	45.0	33.3	57.9	45.7	33.3	$8,707	$643	$8,063
McCormick's Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1601 Flatwoods Rd	Spencer	47460	Owen County	Spencer-Owen Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 828-6000	383	25	15.5	51.4%	360 (94.0%)	2 (0.5%)	12 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)	67.2	325^th of 1010 public elementary schools	67.8%		70.1	299^th of 1016 public elementary schools	70.6%	26	40.7	47.8	58.0	42.3	47.0	53.7	60.9	54.0	36.5	51.0	36.0	$11,132	$1,452	$9,679

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What schools do graduates of White River Valley Elementary School attend?

Students who attend White River Valley Elementary School usually go on to attend:

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What district is White River Valley Elementary School in?

White River Valley School District

What is the racial makeup of White River Valley Elementary School?

Students at White River Valley Elementary School are 95% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend White River Valley Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 363 students attended White River Valley Elementary School.

Is White River Valley Elementary School a good school?

White River Valley Elementary School ranks 495^th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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