Elementary Schools in MSD Shakamak Schools

The MSD Shakamak Schools district in Indiana has only one elementary school, Shakamak Elementary School, which serves grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 367 students.

Shakamak Elementary School has seen fluctuations in its performance, ranking 698 out of 1,005 Indiana elementary schools in the 2024-2025 school year with a 2-star rating, down from a 3-star rating the previous year. The school's academic performance, as measured by ILEARN test scores, is generally below the state averages across all subject areas and grade levels, suggesting a need for improvement in instructional practices and student support. Additionally, the school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8%, which can negatively impact student learning and achievement.

Socioeconomic factors also play a role, with 49.59% of Shakamak Elementary School's students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant portion of the student population comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The school's per-student spending of $10,743 is relatively high, but its academic performance remains below state averages, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 15.2 could be an advantage, but the school may need to focus on other factors, such as teacher quality and instructional practices, to drive student achievement.