Rural Community Academy

Public, Charter K-8

 2385 N Sr 63
       Sullivan, IN  47882


(812) 382-4500

District: Rural Community Schools Inc

SchoolDigger Rank:
827th of 1,011 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,561 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  85

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.5%
Hispanic:
2.4%
Two or more races:
1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Rural Community Academy ranks worse than 81.8% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.44. (See more...)
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Compare Details Rural Community Academy ranks worse than 82% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.44. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (96.5%), Hispanic (2.4%), two or more races (1.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rural Community Academy is 10.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rural Community Academy is $12,561.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Rural Community Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Rural Community Academy 401st of 489 Indiana public middle schools. (See Rural Community Academy in the ranking list.)

Rural Community Schools Inc:

SchoolDigger ranks Rural Community Schools Inc 306th of 364 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rural Community Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 6.31 948th 985 3.8%
2008 48.87 606th 996 39.2%
2009 23.28 834th 1003 16.8%
2010 41.73 687th 1009 31.9%
2011 34.05 788th 1025 23.1%
2012 52.90 570th 1015 43.8%
2013 69.40 313th 1035 69.8%
2014 71.26 272nd 1036 73.7%
2015 61.66 433rd 1040 58.4%
2016 51.05 599th 1046 42.7%
2017 46.30 627th 1033 39.3%
2018 52.85 553rd 1027 46.2%
2019 45.94 611th 1031 40.7%
2021 28.59 755th 1016 25.7%
2022 24.20 784th 1020 23.1%
2023 18.44 832nd 1016 18.1%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Rural Community Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 7.89 366th 382 4.2%
2008 28.96 328th 392 16.3%
2009 6.01 403rd 423 4.7%
2010 15.49 394th 428 7.9%
2011 18.65 409th 451 9.3%
2012 40.44 318th 447 28.9%
2013 42.75 303rd 444 31.8%
2014 52.89 265th 470 43.6%
2015 46.33 303rd 485 37.5%
2016 30.72 388th 494 21.5%
2017 54.51 238th 472 49.6%
2018 50.06 274th 473 42.1%
2021 28.33 354th 483 26.7%
2022 35.88 326th 490 33.5%
2023 18.44 402nd 489 17.8%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Thursday, September 22, 2011

Open Quote Very good staff and student interaction programs and teaching environment. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Rural Community Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 89 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 91
2006 99 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 99
2007 123 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 123
2008 124 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 124
2009 146 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 148
2010 131 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 133
2011 131 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 137
2012 132 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 136
2013 131 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 135
2014 129 0 0 2 2 0 7 0 140
2015 137 0 0 4 2 0 8 0 151
2016 139 0 0 4 2 0 6 0 151
2017 151 0 0 8 3 0 6 0 168
2018 166 0 0 5 0 0 6 0 177
2019 126 0 0 5 0 0 4 0 135
2020 91 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 95
2021 92 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 95
2022 116 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 119
2023 82 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 85

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 Rural Community Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 91 8.0 11.4 n/a
2006 99 9.0 11.0 38.4
2007 123 n/a n/a 39.8
2008 124 9.0 13.8 50
2009 148 10.0 14.8 48
2010 133 11.1 11.9 51.9
2011 137 11.0 12.4 56.2
2012 136 10.9 12.4 61.8
2013 135 10.5 12.8 63
2014 140 11.5 12.1 60.7
2015 151 12.0 12.5 67.5
2016 151 11.0 13.7 64.2
2017 168 13.0 12.8 59.5
2018 177 13.0 13.6 61
2019 135 7.0 19.2 72.6
2020 95 9.0 10.5 100
2021 95 6.0 15.8 100
2022 119 6.0 19.8 90.8
2023 85 8.0 10.6 100

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 Rural Community Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 91 8.0 11.4 n/a
2006 99 9.0 11.0 38.4
2007 123 n/a n/a 39.8
2008 124 9.0 13.8 50
2009 148 10.0 14.8 48
2010 133 11.1 11.9 51.9
2011 137 11.0 12.4 56.2
2012 136 10.9 12.4 61.8
2013 135 10.5 12.8 63
2014 140 11.5 12.1 60.7
2015 151 12.0 12.5 67.5
2016 151 11.0 13.7 64.2
2017 168 13.0 12.8 59.5
2018 177 13.0 13.6 61
2019 135 7.0 19.2 72.6
2020 95 9.0 10.5 100
2021 95 6.0 15.8 100
2022 119 6.0 19.8 90.8
2023 85 8.0 10.6 100

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 Rural Community Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $828 (7.4%) $10,292 (92.6%) $11,120
2020 $2,206 (15.5%) $12,042 (84.5%) $14,247
2021 $3,755 (29.7%) $8,904 (70.3%) $12,659
2022 $2,194 (17.5%) $10,367 (82.5%) $12,561

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rural Community Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 611th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 832nd of 1016 Elementary schools
 22.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rural Community Academy)53.830
 23.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rural Community Schools Inc)53.830
 23.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.340.7
 5.6%
3rd Grade Math (Rural Community Academy)92.340
 52.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Rural Community Schools Inc)92.340
 52.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.751.9
 6.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rural Community Academy)31.38.3
 23%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Rural Community Schools Inc)31.38.3
 23%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.841.1
 4.7%
4th Grade Math (Rural Community Academy)37.516.7
 20.8%
   4th Grade Math (Rural Community Schools Inc)37.516.7
 20.8%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5447.5
 6.5%
4th Grade Science (Rural Community Academy)509.1
 40.9%
   4th Grade Science (Rural Community Schools Inc)509.1
 40.9%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.338.4
 7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rural Community Academy)30.820
 10.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Rural Community Schools Inc)30.820
 10.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.541
 6.5%
5th Grade Math (Rural Community Academy)15.413.3
 2.1%
   5th Grade Math (Rural Community Schools Inc)15.413.3
 2.1%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Rural Community Academy)53.826.7
 27.1%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Rural Community Schools Inc)53.826.7
 27.1%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4638.4
 7.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students13585
 37%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic52
 60%
Pacific Islander00
White12682
 34.9%
Two or More Races41
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.6%100%
 27.4%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 85 students attended Rural Community Academy.

Students at Rural Community Academy are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Rural Community Academy ranks in the bottom 18.2% of Indiana elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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