SPENCER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Spencer Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Spencer-Owen Community Schools school district, located in Spencer, IN with about 682 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 25 teachers, Spencer Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 27:1. 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.

Spencer Elementary School, located at 151 Hillside Ave in Spencer, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Spencer-Owen Community School Corporation. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement for students in the primary grades. By prioritizing core curriculum areas such as literacy and mathematics, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its academic offerings, Spencer Elementary places a strong focus on the holistic development of its student body. The school culture is centered on building a sense of belonging and collaboration, encouraging students to develop essential social-emotional skills alongside their studies. Through active engagement with families and the surrounding Spencer community, the school strives to create a nurturing space where children feel empowered to reach their full potential and contribute positively to their educational environment.

For more information, contact Spencer Elementary School at (812) 829-2253 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.