Serving 355 students in grades Kindergarten-5, V O Isom Central Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
V O Isom Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
V O Isom Central Elementary School's student population of 355 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
355 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
V O Isom Central Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of V O Isom Central Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#659 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
8%
13%
White
67%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is V O Isom Central Elementary School's ranking?
V O Isom Central Elementary School is ranked #659 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are V O Isom Central Elementary School often compared to?
V O Isom Central Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenwood Northeast Elementary School, Westwood Elementary School, Southwest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend V O Isom Central Elementary School?
355 students attend V O Isom Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of V O Isom Central Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of V O Isom Central Elementary School?
V O Isom Central Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does V O Isom Central Elementary School offer ?
V O Isom Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is V O Isom Central Elementary School part of?
V O Isom Central Elementary School is part of Greenwood Community Sch Corp School District.
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