Summary:
Zip code 46310 is home to two elementary schools: DeMotte Elementary School, serving grades PK-3, and Lincoln Elementary School, serving grades KG-6. These schools are part of different school districts, with Kankakee Valley School Corp serving DeMotte Elementary and North Newton School Corp serving Lincoln Elementary.
DeMotte Elementary School appears to be the standout performer in this zip code, demonstrating significantly stronger academic results in standardized testing compared to Lincoln Elementary School. DeMotte Elementary's math scores, particularly in 3rd grade, exceed both the district and state averages for the 2023-2024 school year, and its English Language Arts scores are also higher. This academic advantage is reflected in its district's higher ranking; Kankakee Valley School Corp is ranked 75th out of 380 Indiana districts with a 4-star rating, while North Newton School Corp is ranked 201st with a 2-star rating.
Both schools share a chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8% for the 2023-2024 school year, which is a notable concern for student engagement. Lincoln Elementary School serves a higher percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch (59.6%) compared to DeMotte Elementary School (46.83%), suggesting it may serve a community with greater socioeconomic challenges. Interestingly, despite Lincoln Elementary School having a lower student-teacher ratio (12.6) and higher spending per student ($12,028) than DeMotte Elementary School ($11,188), DeMotte Elementary achieves superior academic outcomes, indicating that factors beyond these metrics are influential in student success.
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