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Orleans Elementary School

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Orleans Elementary School ranks 648 th of 1015 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

648^th

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of 1,015 Indiana Elementary Schools

Better than 36% of Indiana elementary schools

Summary

Orleans Elementary School is a PK–6 public school in the small southern Indiana town of Orleans, serving 499 students as part of Orleans Community Schools. In 2025–2026 it ranked 648th of 1,015 Indiana elementary schools (36th percentile, 2 stars) — an improvement from 1 star in 2024–2025, but still well below its 2015–2018 run as a 3-star school in roughly the 54th–58th percentile. All-grade proficiency was 31.06% in English Language Arts, 31.82% in Math, and 39.1% in Science, below state grade-level benchmarks in most tested areas, though above district averages in ELA and Math.

Two things stand out positively. Attendance is a genuine strength: chronic absenteeism was 7.9% in 2024–2025, versus 9.0% for the district and 16.7% statewide — among the lowest in the area. Sixth grade Science proficiency was 44.64%, above the state's 41.2% and ahead of most nearby schools. Scores also rose across the board that year (Math from 24.22% to 31.82%, ELA from 28.52% to 31.06%, Science from 30.33% to 39.10%). The school serves a moderate-poverty population (54.71% free/reduced lunch) and spent $10,588 per student in 2023–2024, the lowest among nearby schools with comparable data; its 14.4 student-teacher ratio is mid-range and doesn't appear to explain results.

Math is the clearest weakness. At 31.82% all-grade proficiency, Orleans trails every nearby school with reported all-grade Math data, including Throop Elementary School (41.41%), Springs Valley Elementary School (58.75%), Parkview Elementary School (63.50%), and West Washington Elementary School (75.00%). Fourth grade is a particular weak spot (ELA 23.38%, Math 28.57%, Science 35.06%, all below state), and 5th grade Math was 25.76% against a 42% state benchmark. Because attendance is strong, the gap looks more instructional than engagement-related — and nearby schools with similar or higher poverty show much higher proficiency is achievable.

499

Students ?

14.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,588

Per pupil spending ?

54.7%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

81.8%

Kindergartners vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) (2025-26)

637 E Washington St
Orleans, IN 47452

(812) 865-2688

District: Orleans Community Schools

Students who attend Orleans Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Orleans Junior-Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.6%

Hispanic:

3.6%

Two or more races:

1.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 57th percentile in 2016 → 36th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Indiana average (34% vs 47% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 21 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school34%

District avg30%

Indiana avg47%

648^th of 1,015

Indiana public elementary schools ?

Bottom 36%▼ down 21 pts since 2016

From top 43% (2016) to bottom 36% (2026)

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★★★★★

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267^th of 374Orleans Community Schools 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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2026	37.3	648 of 1015	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	31.4	717 of 1005	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	36.2	666 of 1011	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	39.6	638 of 1016	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	45.8	592 of 1020	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	40.2	645 of 1016	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	47.8	597 of 1031	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	61.7	432 of 1027	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	59.0	477 of 1033	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	61.9	447 of 1046	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	48.5	616 of 1040	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2014	42.6	715 of 1036	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	52.9	588 of 1035	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2012	63.9	392 of 1015	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	65.9	364 of 1025	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	71.9	268 of 1009	73.4%	★★★★☆
2009	69.3	307 of 1003	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	80.8	124 of 996	87.6%	★★★★☆
2007	82.2	108 of 985	89.0%	★★★★☆
2006	73.8	202 of 961	79.0%	★★★★☆
2005	69.6	261 of 959	72.8%	★★★★☆
2004	74.4	57 of 326	82.5%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Indiana (2025-2026) ?

Social Studies41%-6 vs state

Science39%

Math32%

English Language Arts31%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2026)							ILEARN Math (2026)							ILEARN Science (2026)			ILEARN Social Studies (2026)	Vaccination (2025-26)		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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th 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 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Science 4th Grade	ILEARN Science 6th Grade	ILEARN Science All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Vaccination: Kindergartners vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR)	Vaccination: Exemption rate	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Orleans Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	637 E Washington St	Orleans	47452	Orange County	Orleans Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 865-2688	499	35	14.4	54.7%	472 (94.6%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.2%)	37.3	648^th of 1015 public elementary schools	36.2%		31.4	717^th of 1005 public elementary schools	28.7%	69	35.4	23.4	33.3	33.9			31.1	43.1	28.6	25.8	30.4			31.8	35.1	44.6	39.1	40.9	81.8%		$10,588	$1,418	$9,170
Burris Elementary School	Public	3-5	1755 Hancock Ave	Mitchell	47446	Lawrence County	Mitchell Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 849-2509	320	23	13.7	64.4%	307 (95.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.9%)	31.9	702^nd of 1015 public elementary schools	30.8%		37.3	648^th of 1005 public elementary schools	35.5%	54	38.9	18.0	31.0				29.0	53.1	24.6	28.3				35.3	27.1		27.1	37.4			$32,630	$1,980	$30,650
Hatfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1081 Teke Burton Dr	Mitchell	47446	Lawrence County	Mitchell Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 849-3834	396	31	12.6	58.8%	368 (92.9%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (3.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.8%)								(n/a)																			82.6%		$31,546	$3,168	$28,377
Throop Elementary School	Public	K-6	301 Elm St	Paoli	47454	Orange County	Paoli Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 723-3537	693	51	13.5	51.7%	655 (94.5%)	8 (1.2%)	11 (1.6%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.0%)	50.1	525^th of 1015 public elementary schools	48.3%		49	529^th of 1005 public elementary schools	47.4%	4	41.5	25.5	35.9	51.8			38.0	54.9	46.9	22.8	42.2			41.4	33.7	57.8	44.8	38.0	83.9%		$10,928	$2,664	$8,264
Springs Valley Elementary School	Public	K-5	356 S Larry Bird Blvd	French Lick	47432	Orange County	Springs Valley Com School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 936-4820	432	26	16.6	52.5%	378 (87.5%)	10 (2.3%)	11 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.7%)	64.2	353^rd of 1015 public elementary schools	65.2%		64.1	351^st of 1005 public elementary schools	65.1%	2	54.1	42.3	46.8				48.1	73.8	44.2	55.3				58.8	40.4		40.4	40.4	87.9%		$11,404	$1,176	$10,228
West Washington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	8030 W Batt Rd	Campbellsburg	47108	Washington County	West Washington School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 755-4934	523	38	13.9	56.4%	500 (95.6%)	3 (0.6%)	8 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.1%)	87.5	101^st of 1015 public elementary schools	90.0%		89.5	88^th of 1005 public elementary schools	91.2%	13	64.4	68.1	58.8	77.5			67.4	81.6	68.1	76.5	72.5			75.0	49.3	41.3	45.0	67.7	93%		$12,240	$1,053	$11,187
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	K-6	2014 'F' St	Bedford	47421	Lawrence County	North Lawrence Com Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 275-6311	307	21	14.6	74.9%	276 (89.9%)	3 (1.0%)	7 (2.3%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.9%)	37.3	645^th of 1015 public elementary schools	36.5%		38.6	636^th of 1005 public elementary schools	36.7%	9	37.5	42.6	8.9	16.2			27.6	51.8	61.7	11.1	18.9			37.8	46.8	29.7	39.3	13.6	76.3%		$10,900	$1,655	$9,245
Parkview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2024 W 16th St	Bedford	47421	Lawrence County	North Lawrence Com Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 275-3301	528	43	12.1	71.2%	476 (90.2%)	5 (0.9%)	19 (3.6%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.4%)	80.4	177^th of 1015 public elementary schools	82.6%		73.8	248^th of 1005 public elementary schools	75.3%	71	50.0	46.2	42.2	54.3			48.3	69.7	70.3	52.4	61.4			63.5	62.5	61.4	61.9	64.1	80%		$12,312	$2,129	$10,183
Shawswick Elementary School	Public	K-6	71 Shawswick School Rd	Bedford	47421	Lawrence County	North Lawrence Com Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 279-3115	507	32	15.6	59.4%	471 (92.9%)	4 (0.8%)	18 (3.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.6%)	31.7	703^rd of 1015 public elementary schools	30.7%		36.8	659^th of 1005 public elementary schools	34.4%	44	30.0	27.0	12.7	24.6			24.1	51.3	43.2	4.7	36.9			35.3	33.8	36.9	35.3	11.5	94%		$10,737	$1,401	$9,337
Lawrence County Independent Schools	Public, Charter	K-8	223 Old Farm Road	Bedford	47421	Lawrence County	Lawrence County Independent Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(812) 277-9803	205	15	13.6	63.4%	186 (90.7%)	1 (0.5%)	9 (4.4%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.9%)	37.6	644^th of 1015 public elementary schools	36.6%		25.5	771^st of 1005 public elementary schools	23.3%	127	21.1	42.9	23.5	23.5	36.4	16.7	28.9	57.9	46.4	23.5	17.7	18.2	8.3	32.7	42.9	23.5	35.6	29.4	85.2%		$14,437	$4,483	$9,954

Frequently Asked Questions about Orleans Elementary School

How many students attend Orleans Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 499 students attended Orleans Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Orleans Elementary School?

Students at Orleans Elementary School are 95% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Is Orleans Elementary School a good school?

Orleans Elementary School ranks 648^th of 1015 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Orleans Elementary School in?

Orleans Community Schools

What schools do graduates of Orleans Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Orleans Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Orleans Junior-Senior High School

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