Sprunica Elementary School
256 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Sprunica Elementary School, located in the rural community of Nineveh, Indiana, is a primary educational institution within the Brown County School Corporation. Nestled in a wooded, scenic setting, the school serves as a focal point for local families, emphasizing a close-knit environment where staff and students focus on foundational academic skills and character development. As a smaller school, it is known for fostering a supportive atmosphere that encourages individualized attention and a strong sense of community engagement between parents, teachers, and the surrounding Nineveh area.
Academically, the school follows the curriculum standards set by the state of Indiana, aiming to prepare students for their transition to the middle school level. Beyond core classroom instruction, Sprunica Elementary often integrates its unique natural surroundings into the student experience, encouraging outdoor exploration and place-based learning. By prioritizing both rigorous educational goals and a nurturing social environment, the school strives to instill a lifelong love of learning in its students while maintaining the small-town values characteristic of Brown County.
Academically, the school follows the curriculum standards set by the state of Indiana, aiming to prepare students for their transition to the middle school level. Beyond core classroom instruction, Sprunica Elementary often integrates its unique natural surroundings into the student experience, encouraging outdoor exploration and place-based learning. By prioritizing both rigorous educational goals and a nurturing social environment, the school strives to instill a lifelong love of learning in its students while maintaining the small-town values characteristic of Brown County.
256
Total Students
17.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
62.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 249 |
| Hispanic | 4 |
| Two or More | 3 |
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White249 (97.3 %)
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Hispanic4 (1.6 %)
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Two or More3 (1.2 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Brown County School Corporation |
| Phone: | (812)988-6625 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 256 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 17.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 151 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 8 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
27
Kindergarten
41
Grade 1
32
Grade 2
41
Grade 3
37
Grade 4
35
Grade 5
43
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 27 |
| Kindergarten | 41 |
| Grade 1 | 32 |
| Grade 2 | 41 |
| Grade 3 | 37 |
| Grade 4 | 35 |
| Grade 5 | 43 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 131 | 51.2% |
| Male | 125 | 48.8% |
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
Elementary School 3rd - 5th