North Vernon Elementary School

608 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

North Vernon Elementary School, located at 810 W Walnut in North Vernon, Indiana, serves as a primary educational pillar within the Jennings County School Corporation. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By offering a comprehensive curriculum tailored to elementary-aged children, the school aims to build a strong foundational base in core subjects while encouraging students to explore their personal interests and talents.

Beyond academics, North Vernon Elementary places a significant emphasis on community and collaboration. The school works closely with local families to ensure that students feel safe, valued, and prepared for their future academic endeavors. With a focus on inclusive practices and a dedicated staff, the school strives to create a positive school culture where every child is empowered to achieve their potential and develop the social skills necessary for lifelong success.

608

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Vernon Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	546
Hispanic	40
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	17

White
546 (89.8 %)
Hispanic
40 (6.6 %)
Two or More
17 (2.8 %)
Black
3 (0.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Jennings County School Corporation
Phone:	(812)346-4903
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	608
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	357
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 83

Grade 6 93