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North Vermillion Elementary School

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North Vermillion Elementary School ranks 680 th of 1005 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

680^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,005 Indiana Elementary Schools

Better than 32% of Indiana elementary schools

Summary

North Vermillion Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Cayuga, Indiana, with 313 students. The school is part of the North Vermillion Com School Corp district, which is ranked 265 out of 380 districts in Indiana and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North Vermillion Elementary consistently underperforms compared to the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, only 28% of students were proficient or better in ELA and 33% in Math, compared to the state averages of 40.3% and 51.5% respectively. The school also has high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 13% to 19.2% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, North Vermillion has a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 45.13% to 54.31% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing North Vermillion to the nearby schools, such as Covington Elementary, which is about 12 miles away, it becomes clear that North Vermillion is underperforming. Covington Elementary has significantly higher test scores, with 49.28% of students proficient or better in ELA and 60.77% in Math in 2024-2025. Covington also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate and a lower percentage of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch. Despite North Vermillion's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.4 to 13 over the past few years, the school's performance has remained stagnant over the years, suggesting that factors beyond just the student-teacher ratio may be at play.

367

Students ?

12.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,208

Per pupil spending ?

59.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5585 N Falcon Dr
Cayuga, IN 47928

(765) 492-7010

District: North Vermillion Com School Corp

Students who attend North Vermillion Elementary School usually attend:

High:

North Vermillion High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.8%

Hispanic:

5.4%

Two or more races:

1.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 29th percentile in 2015 → 32nd in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Indiana average (31% vs 38% meeting standards)

!Social Studies scores 14 pts below the Indiana average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school31%

District avg28%

Indiana avg38%

680^th of 1,005

Indiana public elementary schools ?

Bottom 32%▲ up 4 pts since 2015

From bottom 29% (2015) to bottom 32% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

265^th of 380North Vermillion Com School Corp among Indiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2025	34.3	680 of 1005	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.2	647 of 1011	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	39.7	637 of 1016	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	48.0	566 of 1020	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	42.6	622 of 1016	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	39.3	682 of 1031	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.3	689 of 1027	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	41.5	685 of 1033	33.7%	★★☆☆☆
2016	48.7	632 of 1046	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	37.5	743 of 1040	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	47.0	666 of 1036	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2013	32.7	820 of 1035	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	39.6	729 of 1015	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	38.0	756 of 1025	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	36.2	751 of 1009	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	41.3	692 of 1003	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2008	36.8	743 of 996	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	57.3	477 of 985	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	55.5	473 of 961	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2005	50.4	541 of 959	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2004	64.5	113 of 326	65.3%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Indiana (2024-2025) ?

Science34%

Math33%

English Language Arts28%

Social Studies24%-14 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2025)					ILEARN Math (2025)					ILEARN Science (2025)			ILEARN Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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 Science 4th Grade	ILEARN Science 6th Grade	ILEARN Science All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Vermillion Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	5585 N Falcon Dr	Cayuga	47928	Vermillion County	North Vermillion Com School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 492-7010	367	29	12.8	59.4%	337 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.4%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (1.9%)	34.3	680^th of 1005 public elementary schools	32.3%		38.2	647^th of 1011 public elementary schools	36.0%	33	27.5	36.2	22.5	26.6	28.0	52.5	40.4	14.3	29.7	33.0	38.3	31.3	34.2	24.5	$12,208	$915	$11,293
Covington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1110 7th St	Covington	47932	Fountain County	Covington Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 793-2254	447	26	17.1	36.5%	404 (90.4%)	9 (2.0%)	19 (4.3%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.7%)	75.7	224^th of 1005 public elementary schools	77.7%		69	308^th of 1011 public elementary schools	69.5%	84	41.4	44.4	60.5		49.3	58.6	57.1	65.8		60.8	46.0		46.0	65.8	$8,887	$752	$8,135
Montezuma Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	459 E Strawberry Rd	Montezuma	47862	Parke County	Southwest Parke Com School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 245-2303	213	22	9.5	64.8%	197 (92.5%)	1 (0.5%)	8 (3.8%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (1.9%)	29.5	733^rd of 1005 public elementary schools	27.1%		30	729^th of 1011 public elementary schools	27.9%	4	36.4	26.1	17.9	29.2	27.8	57.6	43.5	17.9	12.5	34.3	26.1	25.0	25.5	7.1	$13,303	$1,390	$11,913
Turkey Run Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1551 E Sr 47	Marshall	47859	Parke County	North Central Parke Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 597-2760	248	23	10.6	62.1%	232 (93.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.0%)	49.6	519^th of 1005 public elementary schools	48.4%		57.8	439^th of 1011 public elementary schools	56.6%	80	32.4	29.4	38.7		33.3	32.4	41.2	48.4		40.2	52.9		52.9	48.4	$10,550	$1,458	$9,092
Southeast Fountain Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	780 E US Hwy 136	Veedersburg	47987	Fountain County	Southeast Fountain School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 294-2216	502	37	13.4	57.8%	454 (90.4%)	4 (0.8%)	35 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.4%)	47.8	541^st of 1005 public elementary schools	46.2%		47.6	552^nd of 1011 public elementary schools	45.4%	11	35.1	40.9	29.9		35.5	55.8	43.2	24.7		41.3	47.7		47.7	33.8	$11,037	$1,050	$9,987
Rockville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	406 W Elm St	Rockville	47872	Parke County	North Central Parke Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 569-5363	348	34	10.2	60.6%	315 (90.5%)	5 (1.4%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.3%)	46.8	549^th of 1005 public elementary schools	45.4%		39.1	639^th of 1011 public elementary schools	36.8%	90	41.3	22.4	40.7		34.2	56.5	43.1	29.6		42.4	36.2		36.2	40.7	$12,040	$2,922	$9,118

Frequently Asked Questions about North Vermillion Elementary School

How many students attend North Vermillion Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 367 students attended North Vermillion Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of North Vermillion Elementary School?

Students at North Vermillion Elementary School are 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Is North Vermillion Elementary School a good school?

North Vermillion Elementary School ranks 680^th of 1005 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of North Vermillion Elementary School attend?

Students who attend North Vermillion Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : North Vermillion High School

What district is North Vermillion Elementary School in?

North Vermillion Com School Corp

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