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Sunman Elementary School

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Sunman Elementary School ranks 323 rd of 1015 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

323^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,015 Indiana Elementary Schools

Better than 68% of Indiana elementary schools

Summary

Sunman Elementary School is a public K–5 school in Sunman, Indiana, serving 327 students as part of the Sunman-Dearborn Com School Corp. In 2025–2026 it ranked 323rd of 1,015 Indiana elementary schools—68th percentile with 3 stars—while its district ranked 44th of 374, at the 88th percentile with 4 stars. The school has improved over the past decade, rising from the 49th percentile in 2021–2022 to 68th in 2025–2026, its best recent showing, though it remains below its district’s overall profile.

Academically, the school’s results are uneven. In 2025–2026 ILEARN all-grade results, math was 57.86% proficient (above the district’s 56.01%) and science was 60.78% (above the district’s 59.49%), but English language arts was 42.86%, below the district’s 51.1%. Grade-level strengths include 3rd grade math at 70.45%, 4th grade math at 64.71%, and 4th grade science at 60.78%. The clearest pressure points are in 5th grade: ELA 28.89%, math 37.78%, and social studies 46.67%, all below district averages; ELA and math are below state averages, and the 5th grade ELA gap is especially large—28.89% versus the district’s 53.65%. Among same-district peers, North Dearborn Elementary School outperforms it in every major subject, while Bright Elementary School is closer in rank. The school also trails South Ripley Elementary School and Mount Carmel School in ELA, math, and social studies, though it outperforms Aurora Elementary School and Milan Elementary School.

The school’s resources are relatively favorable: per-student spending was $14,254 in 2023–2024, the highest among nearby schools, and its student-teacher ratio was 13.4 in 2024–2025. Chronic absenteeism was 9.3% in 2024–2025, below Indiana’s 16.7% and close to the district’s 8.7%, but higher than Bright Elementary School (5.5%), South Ripley Elementary School (4.6%), and Batesville Intermediate School (1.8%). Higher spending and lower ratios have not yet produced consistently top-tier outcomes; North Dearborn Elementary School earns much higher scores with lower spending and a higher student-teacher ratio. Overall, it is a mid-to-upper performing school in a strong district, with momentum in its overall rank and strengths in math and science, but 5th grade ELA and social studies are clear areas to watch.

327

Students ?

13.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,254

Per pupil spending ?

34.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

925 N Meridian
Sunman, IN 47041

(812) 623-2235

District: Sunman-Dearborn Com School Corp

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.5%

Hispanic:

3.1%

Two or more races:

2.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 59th percentile in 2016 → 68th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 9 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Indiana median (68th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school51%

District avg55%

Indiana avg47%

323^rd of 1,015

Indiana public elementary schools ?

Top 32%▲ up 9 pts since 2016

From top 41% (2016) to top 32% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 3Elementary Schools in the Sunman-Dearborn Com School Corp

44^th of 374Sunman-Dearborn 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
2026	66.8	323 of 1015	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	63.5	357 of 1005	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.4	443 of 1011	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.1	390 of 1016	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.8	525 of 1020	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	60.8	399 of 1016	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	63.2	386 of 1031	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.1	569 of 1027	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	54.7	537 of 1033	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2016	62.8	426 of 1046	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	56.0	504 of 1040	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	71.2	275 of 1036	73.5%	★★★★☆
2013	74.0	232 of 1035	77.6%	★★★★☆
2012	67.8	321 of 1015	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	64.1	402 of 1025	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	69.5	313 of 1009	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	78.4	166 of 1003	83.4%	★★★★☆
2008	85.5	74 of 996	92.6%	★★★★★
2007	60.1	427 of 985	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	58.2	431 of 961	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2005	64.2	334 of 959	65.2%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Indiana (2025-2026) ?

Science61%

Math58%

Social Studies47%~ state avg

English Language Arts43%

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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)	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 (2025)	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 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
Sunman Elementary School	Public	K-5	925 N Meridian	Sunman	47041	Ripley County	Sunman-Dearborn Com School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 623-2235	327	24	13.4	34.9%	309 (94.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)	66.8	323^rd of 1015 public elementary schools	68.2%		63.5	357^th of 1005 public elementary schools	64.5%	34	54.6	45.1	28.9		42.9	70.5	64.7	37.8		57.9	60.8		60.8	46.7	$14,254	$823	$13,431
North Dearborn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	27650 Sawmill Road	West Harrison	47060	Dearborn County	Sunman-Dearborn Com School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 576-1900	793	50	15.7	22.1%	757 (95.5%)	2 (0.3%)	7 (0.9%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (2.9%)	92	52^nd of 1015 public elementary schools	94.9%		87.5	115^th of 1005 public elementary schools	88.6%	63	75.4	59.1	70.9		68.0	77.7	73.2	65.4		72.2	65.8		65.8	76.4	$11,454	$603	$10,851
Batesville Intermediate School	Public	3-5	707 W Columbus Ave	Batesville	47006	Ripley County	Batesville Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 934-5701	490	40	12.4	31.0%	446 (91.0%)	2 (0.4%)	25 (5.1%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.0%)	60.1	390^th of 1015 public elementary schools	61.6%		63.1	362^nd of 1005 public elementary schools	64.0%	28	49.4	36.7	44.9		43.7	62.9	49.1	42.5		51.6	40.8		40.8	51.5	$10,426	$459	$9,967
Batesville Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	760 Sr 46 W	Batesville	47006	Ripley County	Batesville Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 934-4509	542	39	14.0	30.4%	500 (92.3%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (3.9%)	7 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.4%)								(n/a)															$9,750	$759	$8,991
Milan Elementary School	Public	K-4	418 E Carr St	Milan	47031	Ripley County	Milan Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 654-2922	462	27	17.2	56.7%	443 (95.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.9%)	37.7	642^nd of 1015 public elementary schools	36.7%		41.1	610^th of 1005 public elementary schools	39.3%	32	20.7	28.4			24.2	58.6	47.3			53.4	28.4		28.4		$11,577	$1,271	$10,307
Jac-Cen-Del Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4544 N Us 421	Osgood	47037	Ripley County	Jac-Cen-Del Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 689-4144	421	29	14.5	52.3%	408 (96.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	40	620^th of 1015 public elementary schools	38.9%		55.4	453^rd of 1005 public elementary schools	54.9%	167	53.6	25.0	37.0	18.0	34.1	63.6	35.4	29.6	29.4	39.9	22.9	31.4	27.3	37.0	$12,367	$411	$11,956
Brookville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10160 Oxford Pike	Brookville	47012	Franklin County	Franklin County Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 647-3503	487	32	15.4	44.4%	470 (96.5%)	4 (0.8%)	10 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	55.2	453^rd of 1015 public elementary schools	55.4%		51.8	487^th of 1005 public elementary schools	51.5%	34	37.1	51.4	33.9		40.8	45.6	56.9	43.6		48.7	37.5		37.5	54.8	$10,941	$335	$10,605
Bright Elementary School	Public	K-5	22593 State Line Rd	Lawrenceburg	47025	Dearborn County	Sunman-Dearborn Com School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 637-4600	534	35	15.0	20.2%	509 (95.3%)	2 (0.4%)	7 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.0%)	65.2	341^st of 1015 public elementary schools	66.4%		67	318^th of 1005 public elementary schools	68.4%	23	41.8	37.1	43.1		40.6	64.8	60.0	41.2		55.0	49.5		49.5	63.7	$11,336	$504	$10,833
Aurora Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	6098 Squire Pl	Aurora	47001	Dearborn County	South Dearborn Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 926-2222	524	39	13.4	56.5%	492 (93.9%)	10 (1.9%)	8 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.7%)	36.2	667^th of 1015 public elementary schools	34.3%		40.1	622^nd of 1005 public elementary schools	38.1%	45	26.0	40.9	37.1		34.0	40.6	45.1	22.5		35.6	36.6		36.6	31.5	$12,322	$1,022	$11,300
Mount Carmel School	Public	K-6	6178 Johnson Fork Rd	Cedar Grove	47016	Franklin County	Franklin County Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 647-4191	213	15	14.6	37.1%	206 (96.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	80.2	180^th of 1015 public elementary schools	82.3%		79	192^nd of 1005 public elementary schools	80.9%	12	50.0	50.0	53.6	55.0	51.7	58.8	67.7	57.1	80.0	64.7	52.9	75.0	61.1	64.3	$12,736	$452	$12,284

Frequently Asked Questions about Sunman Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Sunman Elementary School?

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

Is Sunman Elementary School a good school?

Sunman Elementary School ranks 323^rd of 1015 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Sunman Elementary School in?

Sunman-Dearborn Com School Corp

How many students attend Sunman Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 327 students attended Sunman Elementary School.

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