KNIGHTSTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Knightstown Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the C A Beard Memorial School Corp school district, located in Knightstown, IN with about 340 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, Knightstown Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Knightstown Elementary School, located in the small, tight-knit community of Knightstown, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Charles A. Beard Memorial School Corporation. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of strong character. By focusing on fundamental skills and utilizing a curriculum designed to meet state standards, the school aims to prepare its young students for the transition to middle school while maintaining a focus on the unique needs of each learner.

Beyond its academic mission, Knightstown Elementary serves as a central hub for the local community, promoting a collaborative relationship between teachers, parents, and families. The school environment typically emphasizes a "small-town" atmosphere where student individuality is valued and school spirit is encouraged. Through various extracurricular activities, community involvement, and a dedicated staff, the school strives to create a safe, engaging, and inclusive space where students can build the confidence and knowledge necessary for their future educational success.

For more information, contact Knightstown Elementary School at (765) 345-2151 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8632 S SR 109
Knightstown, IN 46148-1099
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KNIGHTSTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Knightstown, IN with about 340 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
340
Teachers:
17
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 340 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending KNIGHTSTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.

White
94.7%
Two or more races
2.9%
Hispanic/Latino
2.4%

Female
48.2%
Male
51.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.