North Dearborn Elementary School

Summary:

North Dearborn Elementary School is a public elementary school in West Harrison, Indiana, serving 770 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Sunman-Dearborn Community School Corporation. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North Dearborn Elementary School's academic performance is exceptional, with ILEARN test scores significantly higher than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 3rd grade, 71.47% of North Dearborn students were proficient or better in ILEARN Math, compared to 51.47% for the district and 52.4% for the state. The school's 5th-grade students also outperformed the district and state in ILEARN Social Studies, with 76.42% proficient or better, compared to 61.78% for the district and 38.1% for the state.

While North Dearborn Elementary School's academic excellence is impressive, the school's student population is predominantly white, at 96.23%, which is higher than the racial diversity of the surrounding schools, such as Batesville Intermediate School and Central Elementary School. Additionally, the school serves a relatively affluent community, with only 20.78% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, lower than the district average and several nearby schools. This suggests the school may have access to more resources and funding, which could contribute to its academic success, but also raises questions about equity and access for students from lower-income families.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

27650 Sawmill Road
West Harrison, IN 47060

(812) 576-1900

District: Sunman-Dearborn Com School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
63^rd of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,048

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 790

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.5%

Two or more races:

2.3%

Hispanic:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Dearborn Elementary School ranks better than 93.8% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Sunman-Dearborn Com School Corp District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.03. (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 North Dearborn Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Sunman-Dearborn Com School Corp District. Racial makeup is: White (96.5%), two or more races (2.3%), Hispanic (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Sunman-Dearborn Com School Corp District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Dearborn Elementary School is 15.6. 1 elementary schools in the Sunman-Dearborn Com School Corp District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare North Dearborn Elementary School employs 50.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Dearborn Elementary School is $10,048. 1 elementary schools in the Sunman-Dearborn Com School Corp District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

North Dearborn Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Sunman-Dearborn Com School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Sunman-Dearborn Com School Corp 55^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Dearborn Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	74.78	189^th	959	80.3%
2006	86.40	65^th	961	93.2%
2007	79.16	145^th	985	85.3%
2008	87.00	60^th	996	94.0%
2009	76.65	191^st	1003	81.0%
2010	79.74	144^th	1009	85.7%
2011	78.44	155^th	1025	84.9%
2012	73.47	244^th	1015	76.0%
2013	79.51	146^th	1035	85.9%
2014	81.03	120^th	1036	88.4%
2015	67.41	336^th	1040	67.7%
2016	68.47	330^th	1046	68.5%
2017	74.92	234^th	1033	77.3%
2018	83.14	126^th	1027	87.7%
2019	80.49	162^nd	1031	84.3%
2021	78.19	190^th	1016	81.3%
2022	82.39	147^th	1020	85.6%
2023	87.80	91^st	1016	91.0%
2024	91.03	63^rd	1010	93.8%

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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 North Dearborn Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	755	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	757
1989	820	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	822
1990	800	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	801
1991	824	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	825
1992	781	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	782
1993	827	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	827
1994	898	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	900
1995	679	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	683
1996	679	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	683
1997	684	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	688
1998	698	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	703
1999	672	2	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	679
2000	674	3	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	679
2001	675	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	676
2002	665	2	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	671
2003	665	2	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	671
2004	561	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	565
2005	598	1	4	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	606
2006	642	1	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	648
2007	638	1	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	8	651
2008	630	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	7	640
2009	622	1	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	6	633
2010	582	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	10	593
2011	610	1	2	1	0	1	10	0	625
2012	592	2	4	1	0	0	10	0	609
2013	608	0	5	4	0	0	13	0	630
2014	571	1	6	5	0	0	11	0	594
2015	534	1	4	8	0	0	11	0	558
2016	628	0	5	12	0	0	18	0	663
2017	618	1	4	9	0	0	11	0	643
2018	648	0	3	8	0	0	6	0	665
2019	627	1	3	11	0	0	17	0	659
2020	633	0	3	11	0	0	11	0	658
2021	662	0	3	9	0	0	17	0	691
2022	714	0	2	9	0	0	16	0	741
2023	741	0	3	9	0	0	17	0	770
2024	762	0	2	8	0	0	18	0	790

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Dearborn Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	757	39.2	19.3	0
1989	822	41.2	19.9	9.1
1990	801	43.2	18.5	8.4
1991	825	40.6	20.3	7.8
1992	782	39.5	19.7	10.9
1993	827	41.0	20.2	12.3
1994	900	40.5	22.2	9.8
1995	683	39.0	17.5	6.4
1996	683	39.0	17.5	6.4
1997	688	38.8	17.7	7
1998	703	39.5	17.8	6.5
1999	679	38.0	17.9	12.1
2000	679	37.0	18.4	11.5
2001	676	37.5	18.0	12.9
2002	671	37.0	18.1	14.3
2003	671	37.0	18.1	14.3
2004	565	29.8	19.0	16.5
2005	606	30.1	20.1	15.7
2006	648	30.1	21.5	17.3
2007	651	n/a	n/a	16.3
2008	640	34.0	18.8	16.4
2009	633	35.3	17.9	16.7
2010	593	34.0	17.4	12
2011	625	28.5	21.9	19.4
2012	609	29.3	20.7	23.3
2013	630	29.8	21.1	25.9
2014	594	30.5	19.4	28.8
2015	558	31.0	18.0	29.9
2016	663	34.0	19.5	27.5
2017	643	36.1	17.8	24
2018	665	33.0	20.1	23.2
2019	659	38.0	17.3	22.2
2020	658	37.0	17.7	21.7
2021	691	45.0	15.3	21.1
2022	741	47.6	15.5	17.9
2023	770	47.2	16.3	20.8
2024	790	50.4	15.6	18.2

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 North Dearborn Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	757	39.2	19.3	0
1989	822	41.2	19.9	9.1
1990	801	43.2	18.5	8.4
1991	825	40.6	20.3	7.8
1992	782	39.5	19.7	10.9
1993	827	41.0	20.2	12.3
1994	900	40.5	22.2	9.8
1995	683	39.0	17.5	6.4
1996	683	39.0	17.5	6.4
1997	688	38.8	17.7	7
1998	703	39.5	17.8	6.5
1999	679	38.0	17.9	12.1
2000	679	37.0	18.4	11.5
2001	676	37.5	18.0	12.9
2002	671	37.0	18.1	14.3
2003	671	37.0	18.1	14.3
2004	565	29.8	19.0	16.5
2005	606	30.1	20.1	15.7
2006	648	30.1	21.5	17.3
2007	651	n/a	n/a	16.3
2008	640	34.0	18.8	16.4
2009	633	35.3	17.9	16.7
2010	593	34.0	17.4	12
2011	625	28.5	21.9	19.4
2012	609	29.3	20.7	23.3
2013	630	29.8	21.1	25.9
2014	594	30.5	19.4	28.8
2015	558	31.0	18.0	29.9
2016	663	34.0	19.5	27.5
2017	643	36.1	17.8	24
2018	665	33.0	20.1	23.2
2019	659	38.0	17.3	22.2
2020	658	37.0	17.7	21.7
2021	691	45.0	15.3	21.1
2022	741	47.6	15.5	17.9
2023	770	47.2	16.3	20.8
2024	790	50.4	15.6	18.2

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 North Dearborn Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$52 (0.5%)	$9,668 (99.5%)	$9,721
2020	$38 (0.4%)	$9,738 (99.6%)	$9,776
2021	$389 (3.9%)	$9,480 (96.1%)	$9,869
2022	$561 (5.6%)	$9,486 (94.4%)	$10,048

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Dearborn Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 162^nd of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 91^st of 1016 Elementary schools	6.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Dearborn Elementary School)	58.6	58.5	0.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sunman-Dearborn Com School Corp)	56.4	51.6	4.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (North Dearborn Elementary School)	73.9	74.8	0.9%
3rd Grade Math (Sunman-Dearborn Com School Corp)	71.2	64.2	7%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Dearborn Elementary School)	64.2	50	14.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sunman-Dearborn Com School Corp)	58.6	46.2	12.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (North Dearborn Elementary School)	70.5	64.9	5.6%
4th Grade Math (Sunman-Dearborn Com School Corp)	65.3	60.2	5.1%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (North Dearborn Elementary School)	70.8	60.2	10.6%
4th Grade Science (Sunman-Dearborn Com School Corp)	61.8	51.5	10.3%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Dearborn Elementary School)	52.6	60.9	8.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sunman-Dearborn Com School Corp)	50.2	53.8	3.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (North Dearborn Elementary School)	54.3	63.5	9.2%
5th Grade Math (Sunman-Dearborn Com School Corp)	45.5	50	4.5%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (North Dearborn Elementary School)	70.7	74.6	3.9%
5th Grade Social Studies (Sunman-Dearborn Com School Corp)	63.6	63.4	0.2%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	659	770	16.8%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	3
Hispanic	11	9	18.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	627	741	18.2%
Two or More Races	17	17
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	22.2%	20.8%	1.4%

Schools Near North Dearborn 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
North Dearborn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	27650 Sawmill Road	West Harrison	47060	Dearborn County	Sunman-Dearborn Com School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 576-1900	790	50	15.6	18.2%	762 (96.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.3%)	91	63^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	93.8%		87.8	91^st of 1016 public elementary schools	91.0%	28	63.4	56.5	66.0		61.8	81.5	64.5	67.9		71.5	76.4	$10,048	$561	$9,486
Bright Elementary School	Public	K-5	22593 State Line Rd	Lawrenceburg	47025	Dearborn County	Sunman-Dearborn Com School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 637-4600	537	34	15.6	19.9%	511 (95.2%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.8%)	67.1	328^th of 1010 public elementary schools	67.5%		70	302^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	70.3%	26	53.8	53.4	42.1		50.4	52.8	50.0	35.5		47.0	51.3	$9,434	$517	$8,918
Sunman Elementary School	Public	K-5	925 N Meridian	Sunman	47041	Ripley County	Sunman-Dearborn Com School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 623-2235	324	25	12.7	30.9%	310 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	57.4	443^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	56.1%		62.1	390^th of 1016 public elementary schools	61.6%	53	27.7	47.1	48.8		41.8	36.2	55.9	39.5		45.6	44.2	$14,039	$1,934	$12,105
Mount Carmel School	Public	K-6	6178 Johnson Fork Rd	Cedar Grove	47016	Franklin County	Franklin County Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 647-4191	224	17	13.3		220 (98.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	83.1	150^th of 1010 public elementary schools	85.1%		68.3	322^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	68.3%	172	59.3	42.3	52.0	51.4	51.3	77.8	57.7	60.0	59.5	63.5	68.0	$12,469	$947	$11,522
Manchester Elementary School	Public	K-6	9387 Sr 48	Aurora	47001	Dearborn County	South Dearborn Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 926-1140	141	10	14.1	43.3%	135 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)	61.9	390^th of 1010 public elementary schools	61.4%		45.7	580^th of 1016 public elementary schools	42.9%	190	50.0	22.2	42.9	38.5	38.8	75.0	33.3	47.6	61.5	55.3	33.3	$12,491	$2,220	$10,271
Brookville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10160 Oxford Pike	Brookville	47012	Franklin County	Franklin County Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 647-3503	485	30	16.1	51.3%	472 (97.3%)	2 (0.4%)	10 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	53.3	490^th of 1010 public elementary schools	51.5%		60.5	408^th of 1016 public elementary schools	59.8%	82	32.3	43.8	35.0		37.2	54.8	42.5	36.3		43.7	45.0	$9,866	$723	$9,143
Lawrenceburg Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	400 Tiger Blvd	Lawrenceburg	47025	Dearborn County	Lawrenceburg Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 537-7239	569	38	14.9	42.5%	500 (87.9%)	11 (1.9%)	14 (2.5%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (6.9%)								(n/a)												$10,520	$590	$9,930
Central Elementary School	Public	3-5	500 Short St	Lawrenceburg	47025	Dearborn County	Lawrenceburg Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 537-7279	414	28	14.7	41.1%	357 (86.2%)	7 (1.7%)	19 (4.6%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	25 (6.0%)	66.3	341^st of 1010 public elementary schools	66.2%		60.3	411^th of 1016 public elementary schools	59.5%	70	45.7	36.2	38.0		40.1	66.7	55.9	43.8		55.5	54.0	$10,156	$795	$9,362
Milan Elementary School	Public	K-4	418 E Carr St	Milan	47031	Ripley County	Milan Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 654-2922	421	26	16.1	58.0%	406 (96.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	28.6	743^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	26.4%		51.4	525^th of 1016 public elementary schools	48.3%	218	15.8	21.9			18.8	46.1	39.7			43.0		$11,413	$1,643	$9,770
Aurora Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	6098 Squire Pl	Aurora	47001	Dearborn County	South Dearborn Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 926-2222	537	40	13.5	56.6%	501 (93.3%)	9 (1.7%)	9 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.4%)	37.3	657^th of 1010 public elementary schools	35.0%		37.5	660^th of 1016 public elementary schools	35.0%	3	34.4	30.4	22.9	36.5	31.2	55.7	34.2	34.3	17.7	33.9	25.7	$11,685	$1,748	$9,937

Frequently Asked Questions about North Dearborn Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of North Dearborn Elementary School?

Students at North Dearborn Elementary School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

What district is North Dearborn Elementary School in?

Sunman-Dearborn Com School Corp

Is North Dearborn Elementary School a good school?

Yes. North Dearborn Elementary School ranks in the top 6.2% of Indiana elementary schools.

How many students attend North Dearborn Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 790 students attended North Dearborn Elementary School.

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