Southeast Fountain Elementary

Summary:

Southeast Fountain Elementary is a public elementary school located in Veedersburg, Indiana, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 473 students. The school is part of the Covington Community School Corp, which is ranked 283 out of 381 school districts in Indiana and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Southeast Fountain Elementary generally performs better than the district on ILEARN assessments, with higher percentages of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math, the school's performance is still below the state averages in many areas. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (91.33%) compared to nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations. Additionally, Southeast Fountain Elementary has seen a fluctuating chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 8.9% to 14.0%, which is higher than the state average. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to the nearby schools, such as Mollie B Hoover Elementary School and Meredith Nicholson Elementary School, Southeast Fountain Elementary generally performs better on ILEARN assessments, particularly in Math. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the past several years, from a high of 295 out of 1,027 Indiana elementary schools in 2017-2018 to a current ranking of 552 out of 1,010 in 2023-2024, suggesting the school is struggling to keep pace with other elementary schools in the state.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 780 E US Hwy 136
       Veedersburg, IN  47987


(765) 294-2216

District: Southeast Fountain School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
552nd of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,396 Help


Students who attend Southeast Fountain Elementary usually attend:

High:    Fountain Central High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  510

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.4%
Hispanic:
6.5%
Two or more races:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.4% Help


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Compare Details Southeast Fountain Elementary ranks worse than 54.7% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.59. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.4%), Hispanic (6.5%), two or more races (1.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southeast Fountain Elementary is 13.8. (See more...)
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Compare Southeast Fountain Elementary employs 36.8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southeast Fountain Elementary is $9,396.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Southeast Fountain Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Southeast Fountain School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Southeast Fountain School Corp 284th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Southeast Fountain Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 62.57 123rd 326 62.3%
2005 58.15 440th 959 54.1%
2006 62.80 370th 961 61.5%
2007 52.13 555th 985 43.7%
2008 48.08 619th 996 37.9%
2009 46.86 638th 1003 36.4%
2010 33.66 769th 1009 23.8%
2011 51.01 614th 1025 40.1%
2012 41.61 713th 1015 29.8%
2013 37.76 769th 1035 25.7%
2014 43.63 702nd 1036 32.2%
2015 51.48 568th 1040 45.4%
2016 57.15 511th 1046 51.1%
2017 64.42 402nd 1033 61.1%
2018 70.74 295th 1027 71.3%
2019 53.26 527th 1031 48.9%
2021 55.94 463rd 1016 54.4%
2022 51.03 538th 1020 47.3%
2023 49.33 547th 1016 46.2%
2024 47.59 552nd 1010 45.3%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Southeast Fountain Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 746 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 747
1989 766 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 770
1990 764 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 766
1991 757 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 762
1992 784 4 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 796
1993 767 1 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 778
1994 763 8 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 781
1995 753 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 3 762
1996 753 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 3 762
1997 781 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 786
1998 781 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 785
1999 807 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 811
2000 792 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 796
2001 784 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 787
2002 737 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 742
2003 737 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 742
2004 723 0 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 736
2005 747 0 1 18 0 n/a n/a 0 766
2006 702 0 1 15 0 n/a n/a 0 718
2007 683 0 1 14 0 n/a n/a 11 709
2008 659 0 1 17 0 n/a n/a 10 687
2009 631 0 1 20 0 n/a n/a 18 670
2010 604 0 1 28 0 n/a n/a 19 652
2011 588 0 1 42 3 0 19 0 653
2012 563 0 0 39 3 0 15 0 620
2013 520 0 0 41 1 0 12 0 574
2014 527 0 0 37 3 0 11 0 578
2015 505 0 0 40 2 0 14 0 561
2016 489 0 0 39 1 0 12 0 541
2017 493 2 0 42 1 0 8 0 546
2018 498 1 0 39 1 0 12 0 551
2019 522 1 0 38 1 1 11 0 574
2020 541 2 0 41 1 1 12 0 598
2021 523 1 0 36 0 1 14 0 575
2022 501 4 2 29 0 1 11 0 548
2023 432 5 0 27 0 1 8 0 473
2024 466 3 0 33 1 1 6 0 510

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 Southeast Fountain Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 747 41.5 18.0 12.7
1989 770 44.0 17.5 14.9
1990 766 45.0 17.0 15.3
1991 762 44.1 17.2 15.7
1992 796 42.9 18.5 18.8
1993 778 45.8 17.0 19.2
1994 781 45.0 17.4 23.9
1995 762 41.2 18.5 20.3
1996 762 41.2 18.5 20.3
1997 786 42.5 18.5 19.2
1998 785 43.0 18.3 19.4
1999 811 43.5 18.6 29.5
2000 796 44.5 17.9 29.5
2001 787 44.0 17.9 26
2002 742 43.7 17.0 27.2
2003 742 43.7 17.0 27.2
2004 736 44.1 16.7 29.2
2005 766 42.0 18.2 30.8
2006 718 44.0 16.3 35
2007 709 n/a n/a 40.1
2008 687 42.0 16.4 43.6
2009 670 47.0 14.3 48.2
2010 652 46.0 14.1 52.3
2011 653 43.7 14.9 53.4
2012 620 44.0 14.0 53.7
2013 574 43.0 13.3 51.2
2014 578 37.6 15.3 54.3
2015 561 38.0 14.7 52
2016 541 36.0 15.0 54.9
2017 546 36.0 15.1 54.6
2018 551 28.0 19.6 54.1
2019 574 33.0 17.3 53.7
2020 598 32.0 18.6 51.5
2021 575 14.0 41.0 50.8
2022 548 37.0 14.8 50.4
2023 473 32.3 14.6 56.2
2024 510 36.8 13.8 49.4

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 Southeast Fountain Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 747 41.5 18.0 12.7
1989 770 44.0 17.5 14.9
1990 766 45.0 17.0 15.3
1991 762 44.1 17.2 15.7
1992 796 42.9 18.5 18.8
1993 778 45.8 17.0 19.2
1994 781 45.0 17.4 23.9
1995 762 41.2 18.5 20.3
1996 762 41.2 18.5 20.3
1997 786 42.5 18.5 19.2
1998 785 43.0 18.3 19.4
1999 811 43.5 18.6 29.5
2000 796 44.5 17.9 29.5
2001 787 44.0 17.9 26
2002 742 43.7 17.0 27.2
2003 742 43.7 17.0 27.2
2004 736 44.1 16.7 29.2
2005 766 42.0 18.2 30.8
2006 718 44.0 16.3 35
2007 709 n/a n/a 40.1
2008 687 42.0 16.4 43.6
2009 670 47.0 14.3 48.2
2010 652 46.0 14.1 52.3
2011 653 43.7 14.9 53.4
2012 620 44.0 14.0 53.7
2013 574 43.0 13.3 51.2
2014 578 37.6 15.3 54.3
2015 561 38.0 14.7 52
2016 541 36.0 15.0 54.9
2017 546 36.0 15.1 54.6
2018 551 28.0 19.6 54.1
2019 574 33.0 17.3 53.7
2020 598 32.0 18.6 51.5
2021 575 14.0 41.0 50.8
2022 548 37.0 14.8 50.4
2023 473 32.3 14.6 56.2
2024 510 36.8 13.8 49.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Southeast Fountain Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $776 (8.7%) $8,107 (91.3%) $8,884
2020 $718 (8.3%) $7,886 (91.7%) $8,603
2021 $1,130 (12.5%) $7,946 (87.5%) $9,076
2022 $939 (10.0%) $8,458 (90.0%) $9,396

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southeast Fountain Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 527th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 547th of 1016 Elementary schools
 2.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Southeast Fountain Elementary)49.432.9
 16.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Southeast Fountain School Corp)49.432.9
 16.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Southeast Fountain Elementary)54.253.2
 1%
   3rd Grade Math (Southeast Fountain School Corp)54.253.2
 1%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Southeast Fountain Elementary)42.931.4
 11.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Southeast Fountain School Corp)42.931.4
 11.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Southeast Fountain Elementary)51.939.5
 12.4%
   4th Grade Math (Southeast Fountain School Corp)51.939.5
 12.4%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Southeast Fountain Elementary)37.729.1
 8.6%
   4th Grade Science (Southeast Fountain School Corp)37.729.1
 8.6%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Southeast Fountain Elementary)66.242.6
 23.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Southeast Fountain School Corp)66.242.6
 23.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Southeast Fountain Elementary)60.334.4
 25.9%
   5th Grade Math (Southeast Fountain School Corp)60.334.4
 25.9%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Southeast Fountain Elementary)83.860.7
 23.1%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Southeast Fountain School Corp)83.860.7
 23.1%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Southeast Fountain Elementary)34.835.7
 0.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Southeast Fountain School Corp)34.835.7
 0.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.839
 8.8%
6th Grade Math (Southeast Fountain Elementary)30.431.9
 1.5%
   6th Grade Math (Southeast Fountain School Corp)30.431.9
 1.5%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.435.5
 10.9%
6th Grade Science (Southeast Fountain Elementary)34.824.3
 10.5%
   6th Grade Science (Southeast Fountain School Corp)34.824.3
 10.5%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.8
 9.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students574473
 17.6%
African American15
 400%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic3827
 28.9%
Pacific Islander11
White522432
 17.2%
Two or More Races118
 27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.7%56.2%
 2.6%


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Students at Southeast Fountain Elementary are 91% White, 6% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Southeast Fountain Elementary ranks 552nd of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 510 students attended Southeast Fountain Elementary.

Students who attend Southeast Fountain Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Fountain Central High School


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