CANNELTON ELEMENTARY & HIGH SCHOOL

Cannelton Elementary & High School is a Title I public school that is part of the Cannelton City Schools school district, located in Cannelton, IN with about 261 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th 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 20 teachers, Cannelton Elementary & High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Cannelton Elementary & High School, located in the small river town of Cannelton, Indiana, serves as the heart of the Cannelton City School Corporation. As a small, rural district, the school is known for its intimate educational environment, which allows for smaller class sizes and a more personalized approach to student development. Because the school houses both elementary and secondary students under one roof, it fosters a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere where students of varying ages often interact, creating a supportive culture that spans the entire K-12 experience.

The school is deeply rooted in the history of its community, often emphasizing traditional values and local pride. Despite its limited size compared to larger urban districts, Cannelton provides a core curriculum and extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. By leveraging its small-town identity, the school focuses on building strong relationships between faculty, students, and families, aiming to ensure that every student receives the individual attention needed to thrive academically and socially within the Perry County region.

For more information, contact Cannelton Elementary & High School at (812) 547-4126 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.