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South Knox Elementary School

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South Knox Elementary School ranks 301 st of 1005 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-6

301^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,005 Indiana Elementary Schools

Better than 70% of Indiana elementary schools

Summary

South Knox Elementary School is a public elementary school in Vincennes, Indiana, serving 663 students in grades K-6 and part of the South Knox School Corporation. The school consistently outperforms state and district averages on ILEARN assessments, with proficiency rates of 44.74% in English Language Arts, 48.52% in Math, and 54.1% in Science for the 2024-2025 school year.

While South Knox Elementary's academic performance is strong, the school has seen a gradual increase in chronic absenteeism rates, from 7.5% in 2020-2021 to 17.8% in 2023-2024, which is higher than the state average. The school's per-student spending has also increased, from $9,425 in 2020-2021 to $10,701 in 2023-2024, and its student-teacher ratio remains relatively low, ranging from 17.4 to 17.9 over the past few years. Compared to nearby schools, such as those in the Washington Community Schools and Vincennes Community School Corporation, South Knox Elementary consistently outperforms in academic assessments.

While South Knox Elementary School stands out as a strong-performing elementary school within its district and the surrounding region, the increasing chronic absenteeism rate is an area that the school and district should focus on to ensure continued student success. The school's consistent academic achievements, relatively low student-teacher ratio, and stable funding levels are key factors that contribute to its success.

653

Students ?

18.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,701

Per pupil spending ?

43.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6078 E Sr 61
Vincennes, IN 47591

(812) 743-2591

District: South Knox School Corp

Students who attend South Knox Elementary School usually attend:

High:

South Knox Middle-High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.2%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Hispanic:

1.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 89th percentile in 2015 → 70th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Indiana average (49% vs 38% meeting standards)

✓Above the Indiana median (70th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 19 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school49%

District avg44%

Indiana avg38%

301^st of 1,005

Indiana public elementary schools ?

Top 30%▼ down 19 pts since 2015

From top 11% (2015) to top 30% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

124^th of 380South Knox 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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2025	68.8	301 of 1005	70.0%	★★★★☆
2024	64.3	364 of 1011	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	68.1	324 of 1016	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	69.2	315 of 1020	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	75.1	233 of 1016	77.1%	★★★★☆
2019	69.4	308 of 1031	70.1%	★★★★☆
2018	67.9	339 of 1027	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	70.8	292 of 1033	71.7%	★★★★☆
2016	77.7	188 of 1046	82.0%	★★★★☆
2015	83.3	110 of 1040	89.4%	★★★★☆
2014	83.5	74 of 1036	92.9%	★★★★★
2013	79.6	145 of 1035	86.0%	★★★★☆
2012	76.5	205 of 1015	79.8%	★★★★☆
2011	79.7	133 of 1025	87.0%	★★★★☆
2010	76.2	196 of 1009	80.6%	★★★★☆
2009	83.7	97 of 1003	90.3%	★★★★★
2008	79.7	137 of 996	86.2%	★★★★☆
2007	85.3	79 of 985	92.0%	★★★★★
2006	75.2	185 of 961	80.7%	★★★★☆
2005	69.0	270 of 959	71.8%	★★★★☆
2004	75.5	52 of 326	84.0%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Indiana (2024-2025) ?

Social Studies58%+19 vs state

Science54%

Math49%

English Language Arts45%

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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
South Knox Elementary School	Public	K-6	6078 E Sr 61	Vincennes	47591	Knox County	South Knox School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 743-2591	653	36	18.1	43.2%	615 (94.2%)	4 (0.6%)	11 (1.7%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.9%)	68.8	301^st of 1005 public elementary schools	70.0%		64.3	364^th of 1011 public elementary schools	64.0%	63	51.7	37.6	40.2	50.0	44.7	67.0	48.4	45.4	33.3	48.5	54.8	53.3	54.1	57.7	$10,701	$734	$9,967
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School	Public	K-5	2600 Wabash Avenue	Vincennes	47591	Knox County	Vincennes Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 882-8176	413	26	15.6	45.5%	374 (90.6%)	12 (2.9%)	5 (1.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (4.4%)	56.6	438^th of 1005 public elementary schools	56.4%		80.4	180^th of 1011 public elementary schools	82.2%	258	33.3	32.8	51.3		39.3	63.1	34.3	62.8		54.6	32.8		32.8	38.5	$10,629	$934	$9,695
Francis Vigo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1513 Main Street	Vincennes	47591	Knox County	Vincennes Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 882-5817	314	25	12.6	53.8%	259 (82.5%)	13 (4.1%)	19 (6.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (6.7%)	37.4	646^th of 1005 public elementary schools	35.7%		31.2	719^th of 1011 public elementary schools	28.9%	73	39.5	33.3	29.8		33.6	57.9	42.9	12.3		34.3	35.7		35.7	24.6	$13,143	$1,587	$11,556
James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School	Public	K-5	1008 Upper 11th Street	Vincennes	47591	Knox County	Vincennes Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 882-7953	154	14	10.7	62.3%	125 (81.2%)	11 (7.1%)	8 (5.2%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.2%)	43.7	585^th of 1005 public elementary schools	41.8%		35.1	675^th of 1011 public elementary schools	33.2%	90	33.3	55.0	31.8		38.9	23.3	65.0	27.3		36.1	50.0		50.0	18.2	$14,531	$1,983	$12,548
Tecumseh-Harrison Elementary School	Public	K-5	2116 N 2nd Street	Vincennes	47591	Knox County	Vincennes Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 882-8458	380	27	13.8	64.5%	308 (81.1%)	30 (7.9%)	22 (5.8%)	8 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (2.9%)	23	791^st of 1005 public elementary schools	21.3%		24.4	773^rd of 1011 public elementary schools	23.5%	18	24.6	21.0	24.6		23.4	27.7	32.3	29.0		29.6	22.6		22.6	25.0	$10,954	$1,269	$9,685
North Knox Intermediate	Public	3-6	7820 N Camp Arthur Rd	Bruceville	47516	Knox County	North Knox School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 324-2291	370	24	15.4	57.3%	338 (91.4%)	6 (1.6%)	17 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)	40.2	621^st of 1005 public elementary schools	38.2%		49.8	527^th of 1011 public elementary schools	47.9%	94	25.3	27.3	33.0	41.3	31.8	57.1	31.8	25.8	23.9	34.5	33.0	39.6	36.3	35.1	$9,375	$1,134	$8,241
North Knox Primary School	Public	K-2	215 E 4th St	Bicknell	47512	Knox County	North Knox School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 735-2547	247	19	13.0	64.8%	210 (85.0%)	8 (3.2%)	14 (5.7%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.3%)								(n/a)															$12,309	$1,878	$10,431
Washington Intermediate	Public	2-4	801 NW 11th St	Washington	47501	Daviess County	Washington Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 254-8366	536	37	14.6	60.3%	331 (61.8%)	53 (9.9%)	132 (24.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.4%)	9.9	920^th of 1005 public elementary schools	8.5%		12.4	904^th of 1011 public elementary schools	10.6%	16	16.4	14.2			15.4	23.8	19.1			21.7	13.0		13.0		$12,461	$1,261	$11,201
Petersburg Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1415 E Alford St	Petersburg	47567	Pike County	Pike County School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 354-6876	460	37	12.4	53.3%	433 (94.1%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.5%)	45.7	566^th of 1005 public elementary schools	43.7%		36.2	667^th of 1011 public elementary schools	34.0%	101	29.3	29.4	37.1		31.9	43.1	41.2	30.7		38.3	45.6		45.6	48.4	$11,399	$660	$10,739
Washington Primary	Public	PK, KG-1	803 E National Hwy	Washington	47501	Daviess County	Washington Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 254-8360	488	31	15.8	48.6%	272 (55.7%)	86 (17.6%)	113 (23.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.9%)								(n/a)															$12,612	$1,278	$11,335

Frequently Asked Questions about South Knox Elementary School

What district is South Knox Elementary School in?

South Knox School Corp

What schools do graduates of South Knox Elementary School attend?

Students who attend South Knox Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : South Knox Middle-High School

What is the racial makeup of South Knox Elementary School?

Students at South Knox Elementary School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

How many students attend South Knox Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 653 students attended South Knox Elementary School.

Is South Knox Elementary School a good school?

South Knox Elementary School ranks 301^st of 1005 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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