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New Market Elementary School

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New Market Elementary School ranks 335 th of 1005 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

335^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,005 Indiana Elementary Schools

Better than 67% of Indiana elementary schools

Summary

New Market Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in New Market, Indiana, with 460 students enrolled. It is part of the South Montgomery Community School Corporation district, which is ranked 50 out of 380 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

New Market Elementary School has consistently performed above the state average in ILEARN test scores for English Language Arts, Math, and Science, indicating a strong academic foundation for its students. However, the school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 8.7% in 2020-2021 to 19.2% in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the district average of 16.8%. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has also fluctuated, ranging from 26.2% in 2021-2022 to 42.46% in 2022-2023.

When compared to other elementary schools in the district, New Market Elementary School generally performs on par or slightly better in terms of test scores, but its chronic absenteeism rate is higher. The school's spending per student has increased from $9,274 in 2020-2021 to $11,447 in 2023-2024, which is higher than the state average, and its student-teacher ratio of 16.7 in 2023-2024 is slightly higher than the district average of 15.5. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from a high of 130 out of 1,046 Indiana elementary schools in 2015-2016 to a low of 335 out of 1,005 in 2024-2025, suggesting some challenges in maintaining consistent academic performance.

468

Students ?

15.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,447

Per pupil spending ?

43.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

N Third St
New Market, IN 47965

(765) 866-0740

District: South Montgomery Com School Corp

Students who attend New Market Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Southmont Junior High School
High:	Southmont Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.7%

Hispanic:

3.6%

Two or more races:

2.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 70th percentile in 2015 → 67th in 2025

Strengths

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

✓Above the Indiana median (67th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school49%

District avg54%

Indiana avg38%

335^th of 1,005

Indiana public elementary schools ?

Top 33%▼ down 4 pts since 2015

From top 30% (2015) to top 33% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 3Elementary Schools in the South Montgomery Com School Corp

50^th of 380South Montgomery 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	65.3	335 of 1005	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	68.6	313 of 1011	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	67.9	325 of 1016	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	78.5	188 of 1020	81.6%	★★★★☆
2021	79.3	180 of 1016	82.3%	★★★★☆
2019	70.9	285 of 1031	72.4%	★★★★☆
2018	79.6	170 of 1027	83.4%	★★★★☆
2017	77.7	185 of 1033	82.1%	★★★★☆
2016	81.9	130 of 1046	87.6%	★★★★☆
2015	69.1	309 of 1040	70.3%	★★★★☆
2014	69.4	316 of 1036	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	58.0	509 of 1035	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	55.2	535 of 1015	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2011	65.7	373 of 1025	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2010	73.1	247 of 1009	75.5%	★★★★☆
2009	71.8	261 of 1003	74.0%	★★★★☆
2008	72.5	227 of 996	77.2%	★★★★☆
2007	72.5	233 of 985	76.3%	★★★★☆
2006	66.2	321 of 961	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2005	58.4	437 of 959	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2004	64.2	115 of 326	64.7%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Indiana (2024-2025) ?

Math64%

Science47%

English Language Arts40%

Social Studies33%-6 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 All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Science 4th 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
New Market Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	N Third St	New Market	47965	Montgomery County	South Montgomery Com School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 866-0740	468	31	15.2	43.2%	434 (92.7%)	5 (1.1%)	17 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.6%)	65.3	335^th of 1005 public elementary schools	66.7%		68.6	313^th of 1011 public elementary schools	69.0%	22	35.6	39.7	46.3	40.4	57.5	69.2	64.2	63.8	47.4	47.4	32.8	$11,447	$539	$10,908
Mollie B Hoover Elementary School	Public	4-5	1301 Elm St	Crawfordsville	47933	Montgomery County	Crawfordsville Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 362-2691	375	27	14.0	65.6%	251 (66.9%)	9 (2.4%)	101 (26.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.2%)	44.3	577^th of 1005 public elementary schools	42.6%		46.2	567^th of 1011 public elementary schools	43.9%	10		32.8	32.4	32.6		45.4	29.1	37.1	44.3	44.3	35.2	$11,883	$1,424	$10,459
Meredith Nicholson Elementary School	Public	2-3	1010 Lane Ave	Crawfordsville	47933	Montgomery County	Crawfordsville Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 362-2607	377	28	13.7	67.1%	244 (64.7%)	7 (1.9%)	107 (28.4%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.7%)								(n/a)	26.6			26.6	40.7			40.7				$13,372	$1,771	$11,601
Laura Hose Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	800 Fairview Ave	Crawfordsville	47933	Montgomery County	Crawfordsville Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 362-2886	387	28	13.8	59.9%	288 (74.4%)	8 (2.1%)	75 (19.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (3.6%)								(n/a)												$12,328	$1,497	$10,831
Ladoga Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	418 E Taylor St	Ladoga	47954	Montgomery County	South Montgomery Com School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 942-2203	182	9	20.9	50.5%	172 (94.5%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	88.8	96^th of 1005 public elementary schools	90.4%		86.7	107^th of 1011 public elementary schools	89.4%	11	36.8	83.3	74.1	67.1	52.6	87.5	74.1	72.9	87.5	87.5	66.7	$13,476	$1,063	$12,414
Lester B Sommer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3794 W Us 136	Crawfordsville	47933	Montgomery County	North Montgomery Com School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 362-3979	342	20	17.1	40.4%	300 (87.7%)	1 (0.3%)	27 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (3.8%)	65.4	334^th of 1005 public elementary schools	66.8%		68.1	315^th of 1011 public elementary schools	68.8%	19	41.8	56.4	43.8	46.1	47.8	64.1	52.1	53.3	53.9	53.9	35.4	$10,499	$1,282	$9,217
Walnut Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	Rd 775 E	New Ross	47968	Montgomery County	South Montgomery Com School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 362-0542	166	13	13.0	36.1%	153 (92.2%)	1 (0.6%)	9 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.2%)	65.6	332^nd of 1005 public elementary schools	67.0%		68.7	311^th of 1011 public elementary schools	69.2%	21	61.9	40.0	27.8	44.1	61.9	75.0	50.0	62.7	40.0	40.0	38.9	$12,947	$923	$12,024
Roachdale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	305 S Indiana	Roachdale	46172	Putnam County	North Putnam Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 522-1732	218	19	11.7	52.3%	210 (96.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	60.1	401^st of 1005 public elementary schools	60.1%		71.4	280^th of 1011 public elementary schools	72.3%	121	51.1	48.4	37.2	45.5	61.7	51.6	37.2	50.4	54.8	54.8	23.3	$11,562	$401	$11,161
Sugar Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4702 E 300 N	Crawfordsville	47933	Montgomery County	North Montgomery Com School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 794-4855	271	23	12.0	52.4%	254 (93.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.6%)	85.2	132^nd of 1005 public elementary schools	86.9%		79.4	191^st of 1011 public elementary schools	81.1%	59	54.1	51.0	50.0	51.6	72.2	67.4	75.0	71.2	61.2	61.2	65.0	$11,856	$758	$11,098
Pleasant Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6895 N 100 W	Crawfordsville	47933	Montgomery County	North Montgomery Com School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 339-4403	287	20	14.7	37.3%	264 (92.0%)	3 (1.0%)	9 (3.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.1%)	74.3	240^th of 1005 public elementary schools	76.1%		74.9	236^th of 1011 public elementary schools	76.7%	4	46.0	72.7	38.2	51.5	48.7	75.0	54.6	59.6	68.2	68.2	41.8	$11,146	$1,018	$10,128

Frequently Asked Questions about New Market Elementary School

What schools do graduates of New Market Elementary School attend?

Students who attend New Market Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Southmont Junior High School
High : Southmont Senior High School

What district is New Market Elementary School in?

South Montgomery Com School Corp

What is the racial makeup of New Market Elementary School?

Students at New Market Elementary School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Is New Market Elementary School a good school?

New Market Elementary School ranks 335^th of 1005 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend New Market Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 468 students attended New Market Elementary School.

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