Summary:
Zip code 46562 has exactly one public school: Pierceton Elementary School, a PK–5 school with 298 students in Pierceton, Indiana, part of Whitko Community School Corp. Because there is only one school in this zip code, the most useful comparisons are between Pierceton Elementary and its district and state averages.
Pierceton Elementary is on an upward trajectory. Its state rank improved from 814th of 1,011 in 2023–2024 to 542nd of 1,015 in 2025–2026, moving from the 19th percentile and 1 star to the 47th percentile and 2 stars. Chronic absenteeism is a clear strength: 13.6% in 2024–2025, lower than the district’s 16.3% and the state’s 16.7%, even though 54.03% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch. In 2025–2026, 5th grade ELA was a bright spot at 54.55% proficient, 12.35 points above the state. However, science is the weakest area: 4th grade science was 28.21% proficient, 15.59 points below the state. Math is below district and state at every tested grade, with 5th grade math at 36.36% compared with the district’s 58.70% and the state’s 42.0%.
Overall, Pierceton Elementary is improving but still below the median school by rank. The school spends $11,372 per student and has a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Attendance and 5th grade ELA gains are notable, but science, 5th grade math, and 4th grade ELA remain below district and state comparisons. The district overall is at the 56th percentile with 3 stars, so Pierceton still trails its own district. For parents, the key takeaway is a school making meaningful progress with strong attendance, while targeting science and math could help it continue rising.
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