Is Cannelton Elementary & High School a good school?

Cannelton Elementary & High School ranks 750 th of 1010 Indiana alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Cannelton Elementary & High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 197 students attended Cannelton Elementary & High School.

What is the racial makeup of Cannelton Elementary & High School?

Students at Cannelton Elementary & High School are 89% White, 8% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Cannelton Elementary & High School

Summary:

Cannelton Elementary & High School is an alternative public school in Cannelton, Indiana, serving grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 219 students. The school faces several key challenges, including fluctuating graduation rates, persistent academic underperformance, and high chronic absenteeism rates that are significantly higher than the state average.

The school's four-year graduation rate has ranged from 62.5% to 86.1% in recent years, with the most recent rate of 81.4% still lower than the state average. Academically, Cannelton Elementary & High School consistently underperforms the state averages on ILEARN and SAT assessments across multiple grade levels and subject areas, with only 17.11% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in ILEARN English Language Arts compared to the state average of 38.6%. Additionally, the school has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, reaching as high as 53.1% in the 2021-2022 school year.

Cannelton Elementary & High School serves a population with significant economic challenges, with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 65.69% to 79.91% over the past three school years. Addressing the school's challenges will require a comprehensive approach, including targeted interventions, community engagement, and a focus on supporting the unique needs of the student population. While the school faces these difficulties, Cannelton Elementary & High School remains an important part of the Cannelton City Schools district, serving the local community.

Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

109 S 3rd Street
Cannelton, IN 47520

(812) 547-3296

District: Cannelton City Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
750^th of 1,010 Indiana Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,002

Student/teacher ratio: 9.8

Number of students: 197

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.8%

Two or more races:

7.6%

African American:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cannelton Elementary & High School ranks worse than 74.3% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.44. (See more...)

Compare Details Cannelton Elementary & High School ranks worse than 86% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.95. (See more...)

Compare Details Cannelton Elementary & High School ranks worse than 84.2% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.41. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Cannelton Elementary & High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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 (88.8%), two or more races (7.6%), African American (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cannelton Elementary & High School is 9.8. (See more...)

Compare Cannelton Elementary & High School employs 20 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cannelton Elementary & High School is $10,002.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cannelton Elementary & High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cannelton Elementary & High School 750^th of 1010 Indiana public elementary schools. (See Cannelton Elementary & High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Cannelton Elementary & High School 417^th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Cannelton Elementary & High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Cannelton Elementary & High School 363^rd of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Cannelton Elementary & High School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cannelton Elementary & High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2004	27.74	278^th	326	14.7%
2005	28.30	782^nd	959	18.5%
2006	33.32	733^rd	961	23.7%
2007	32.91	761^st	985	22.7%
2008	40.12	713^th	996	28.4%
2009	10.20	942^nd	1003	6.1%
2010	18.51	883^rd	1009	12.5%
2011	54.32	567^th	1025	44.7%
2012	64.97	374^th	1015	63.2%
2013	46.11	670^th	1035	35.3%
2014	36.73	780^th	1036	24.7%
2015	41.66	695^th	1040	33.2%
2016	72.68	260^th	1046	75.1%
2017	59.89	472^nd	1033	54.3%
2018	55.70	517^th	1027	49.7%
2019	22.18	838^th	1031	18.7%
2021	35.71	702^nd	1016	30.9%
2022	22.00	804^th	1020	21.2%
2023	17.11	849^th	1016	16.4%
2024	27.44	750^th	1010	25.7%

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

Rank History for Cannelton Elementary & High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2004	14.47	199^th	222	10.4%
2005	38.27	281^st	370	24.1%
2006	35.71	300^th	375	20.0%
2007	43.67	267^th	382	30.1%
2008	25.15	339^th	392	13.5%
2009	16.23	374^th	423	11.6%
2010	22.73	371^st	428	13.3%
2011	18.71	408^th	451	9.5%
2012	19.02	400^th	447	10.5%
2013	60.34	190^th	444	57.2%
2014	38.86	354^th	470	24.7%
2015	9.45	444^th	485	8.5%
2016	44.86	315^th	494	36.2%
2017	16.84	402^nd	472	14.8%
2018	26.42	379^th	473	19.9%
2019	10.56	427^th	470	9.1%
2021	24.76	364^th	483	24.6%
2022	26.91	363^rd	490	25.9%
2023	12.94	432^nd	489	11.7%
2024	13.95	417^th	485	14.0%

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

Rank History for Cannelton Elementary & High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Cannelton Elementary & High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	10.95	323^rd	349	7.4%
2006	12.89	323^rd	349	7.4%
2007	23.41	316^th	354	10.7%
2008	36.97	277^th	360	23.1%
2009	47.20	241^st	364	33.8%
2010	20.09	320^th	362	11.6%
2011	23.66	308^th	364	15.4%
2012	31.10	278^th	373	25.5%
2013	4.09	341^st	353	3.4%
2014	3.41	363^rd	379	4.2%
2015	49.02	194^th	400	51.5%
2017	2.32	368^th	380	3.2%
2018	31.24	297^th	385	22.9%
2019	18.27	334^th	389	14.1%
2021	9.40	364^th	388	6.2%
2022	4.45	390^th	409	4.6%
2023	38.13	253^rd	398	36.4%
2024	16.41	363^rd	431	15.8%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Cannelton Elementary & High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	13.29	349^th	392	11.0%

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Rank History for high school White students at Cannelton Elementary & High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	2.01	374^th	378	1.1%
2023	36.41	234^th	375	37.6%
2024	9.82	359^th	381	5.8%

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

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cannelton Elementary & High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	160	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	160
1989	151	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	151
1990	165	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	165
1991	158	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	158
1992	173	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	174
1993	161	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	161
1994	156	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	156
1995	139	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	139
1996	139	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	139
1997	125	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	125
1998	267	3	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	274
1999	277	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	277
2000	248	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	248
2001	231	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	232
2002	264	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	264
2003	264	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	264
2004	281	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	281
2005	271	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	273
2006	246	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	249
2007	255	4	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	261
2008	266	1	1	2	3	n/a	n/a	7	280
2009	278	0	0	4	4	n/a	n/a	8	294
2010	271	0	0	2	5	n/a	n/a	7	285
2011	253	7	0	3	5	0	1	0	269
2012	227	8	0	2	3	0	0	0	240
2013	224	8	0	5	2	0	3	0	242
2014	229	9	0	5	2	0	2	0	247
2015	221	5	1	7	0	0	6	0	240
2016	230	8	0	5	0	0	8	0	251
2017	242	11	0	5	0	0	1	0	259
2018	236	1	0	10	1	0	13	0	261
2019	253	0	1	8	0	0	17	0	279
2020	239	1	1	7	0	0	21	0	269
2021	233	2	1	9	0	0	19	0	264
2022	215	3	0	2	0	0	19	0	239
2023	197	1	0	1	0	0	20	0	219
2024	175	5	1	1	0	0	15	0	197

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 Cannelton Elementary & High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	160	11.2	14.2	20
1989	151	11.5	13.1	19.9
1990	165	10.2	16.1	35.2
1991	158	11.0	14.3	36.1
1992	174	11.1	15.6	36.8
1993	161	11.5	14.0	37.3
1994	156	11.5	13.6	28.8
1995	139	12.2	11.4	35.3
1996	139	12.2	11.4	35.3
1997	125	10.4	12.0	22.4
1998	274	18.7	14.7	12.4
1999	277	18.0	15.4	32.9
2000	248	18.1	13.7	41.5
2001	232	17.4	13.3	37.5
2002	264	19.3	13.7	47.3
2003	264	19.3	13.7	47.3
2004	281	20.1	14.0	60.1
2005	273	19.4	14.1	62.3
2006	249	19.7	12.6	60.6
2007	261	n/a	n/a	66.5
2008	280	18.1	15.5	65.2
2009	294	16.1	18.3	67.8
2010	285	18.2	15.6	64.4
2011	269	20.0	13.4	75.8
2012	240	18.0	13.3	62.5
2013	242	11.0	22.0	71.5
2014	247	17.0	14.5	74.9
2015	240	16.0	15.0	75.8
2016	251	11.0	22.8	78.5
2017	259	17.8	14.4	77.6
2018	261	20.0	13.0	78.2
2019	279	17.7	15.7	76
2020	269	16.2	16.5	73.2
2021	264	19.4	13.6	70.8
2022	239	26.0	9.1	65.7
2023	219	24.0	9.1	79.9
2024	197	20.0	9.8	59.9

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 Cannelton Elementary & High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	160	11.2	14.2	20
1989	151	11.5	13.1	19.9
1990	165	10.2	16.1	35.2
1991	158	11.0	14.3	36.1
1992	174	11.1	15.6	36.8
1993	161	11.5	14.0	37.3
1994	156	11.5	13.6	28.8
1995	139	12.2	11.4	35.3
1996	139	12.2	11.4	35.3
1997	125	10.4	12.0	22.4
1998	274	18.7	14.7	12.4
1999	277	18.0	15.4	32.9
2000	248	18.1	13.7	41.5
2001	232	17.4	13.3	37.5
2002	264	19.3	13.7	47.3
2003	264	19.3	13.7	47.3
2004	281	20.1	14.0	60.1
2005	273	19.4	14.1	62.3
2006	249	19.7	12.6	60.6
2007	261	n/a	n/a	66.5
2008	280	18.1	15.5	65.2
2009	294	16.1	18.3	67.8
2010	285	18.2	15.6	64.4
2011	269	20.0	13.4	75.8
2012	240	18.0	13.3	62.5
2013	242	11.0	22.0	71.5
2014	247	17.0	14.5	74.9
2015	240	16.0	15.0	75.8
2016	251	11.0	22.8	78.5
2017	259	17.8	14.4	77.6
2018	261	20.0	13.0	78.2
2019	279	17.7	15.7	76
2020	269	16.2	16.5	73.2
2021	264	19.4	13.6	70.8
2022	239	26.0	9.1	65.7
2023	219	24.0	9.1	79.9
2024	197	20.0	9.8	59.9

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 Cannelton Elementary & High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$518 (6.3%)	$7,718 (93.7%)	$8,236
2020	$770 (8.5%)	$8,292 (91.5%)	$9,062
2021	$2,474 (25.5%)	$7,220 (74.5%)	$9,694
2022	$2,250 (22.5%)	$7,752 (77.5%)	$10,002

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cannelton Elementary & High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 838^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 849^th of 1016 Elementary schools	2.3%
Ranks 427^th of 470 Middle schools	Ranks 432^nd of 489 Middle schools	2.5%
Ranks 334^th of 389 High schools	Ranks 253^rd of 398 High schools	22.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cannelton Elementary & High School)	46.7	0	46.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cannelton City Schools)	46.7	0	46.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Cannelton Elementary & High School)	53.3	0	53.3%
3rd Grade Math (Cannelton City Schools)	53.3	0	53.3%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cannelton Elementary & High School)	31.3	12.5	18.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cannelton City Schools)	31.3	12.5	18.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Cannelton Elementary & High School)	37.5	31.3	6.3%
4th Grade Math (Cannelton City Schools)	37.5	31.3	6.3%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Cannelton Elementary & High School)	18.8	37.5	18.7%
4th Grade Science (Cannelton City Schools)	18.8	37.5	18.7%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cannelton Elementary & High School)	26.3	18.8	7.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cannelton City Schools)	26.3	18.8	7.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.8	40.8	7%
6th Grade Math (Cannelton Elementary & High School)	21.1	6.3	14.9%
6th Grade Math (Cannelton City Schools)	21.1	6.3	14.9%
6th Grade Math (Indiana)	46.4	38.3	8.1%
6th Grade Science (Cannelton Elementary & High School)	10.5	6.3	4.3%
6th Grade Science (Cannelton City Schools)	10.5	6.3	4.3%
6th Grade Science (Indiana)	48.6	38.2	10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Cannelton Elementary & High School)	25	17.7	7.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Cannelton City Schools)	25	17.7	7.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	49.7	39.5	10.2%
7th Grade Math (Cannelton Elementary & High School)	25	0	25%
7th Grade Math (Cannelton City Schools)	25	0	25%
7th Grade Math (Indiana)	42	32.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Cannelton Elementary & High School)	23.5	27.8	4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Cannelton City Schools)	23.5	27.8	4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (Cannelton Elementary & High School)	5.9	5.6	0.3%
8th Grade Math (Cannelton City Schools)	5.9	5.6	0.3%
8th Grade Math (Indiana)	38	31.4	6.6%
End of Course Biology (Cannelton Elementary & High School)	20	30.8	10.8%
End of Course Biology (Cannelton City Schools)	20	30.8	10.8%
End of Course Biology (Indiana)	38.6	29	9.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	279	219	21.5%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	8	1	87.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	253	197	22.1%
Two or More Races	17	20	17.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	76%	79.9%	3.9%

Schools Near Cannelton Elementary & High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)						ILEARN Math (2024)						ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	ILEARN Biology (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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cannelton Elementary & High School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	109 S 3rd Street	Cannelton	47520	Perry County	Cannelton City Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 547-3296	197	20	9.8	59.9%	175 (88.8%)	5 (2.5%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.6%)								(n/a)	25.0	0.0	9.1	0.0	18.8	16.7	25.0	17.1	18.2	33.3	56.3	8.3	0.0	23.7	25.0	36.4	$10,002	$2,250	$7,752

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