Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 46131

There are five elementary schools serving students in zip code 46131, offering education from kindergarten through fifth grade. This area is part of both the Franklin Community School Corp and the Clark-Pleasant Community School Corp. While all schools in this zip code share the same chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8%, there are notable differences in academic performance, student-teacher ratios, and spending per student, offering parents a range of options to consider.

When comparing schools, Creekside Elementary School and Needham Elementary School stand out for their academic strengths, particularly in math. Creekside Elementary School shows strong math proficiency in 3rd and 4th grades, often exceeding district and state averages, and also performs well in 4th-grade English Language Arts. Needham Elementary School demonstrates exceptional 4th-grade math performance and high 3rd-grade math proficiency. Clark Elementary School also shows strength in 3rd-grade math and 4th-grade English Language Arts, outperforming its district in these areas. Conversely, Northwood Elementary School's test scores are generally lower than the district average in English Language Arts and Math.

Resource allocation also varies among the schools. Needham Elementary School leads in spending per student ($12,626) and has the lowest student-teacher ratio (14.9), potentially contributing to its strong performance in certain subjects. Creekside Elementary School has the lowest spending per student ($10,886) and the highest student-teacher ratio (16.5). Webb Elementary School, the smallest school in the area with 285 students, shows generally lower test scores compared to other schools in the Franklin Community School Corp. Science proficiency appears to be a common challenge across most schools, with many scoring below their district averages in this subject.