Enrollment
247
Elementary
DISTRICT 309 · STATE 436
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NORTH KNOX SCHOOL CORP·NCES 180783001332
North Knox Primary School
215 E 4th St, Bicknell, IN 47512 · (812) 735-2547 · Knox County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL247 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.0:1
19 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.2:1 · STATE 15.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
65%
160 students
DISTRICT 60% · STATE 50%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 73 | 30% |
| Grade 1 | 94 | 38% |
| Grade 2 | 80 | 32% |
Student demographics
27%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 20% · STATE 57% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within North Knox School Corp. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like North Knox Primary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Knox Primary School this school | 247 | 64.8% | N/A |
| Waterloo Elementary School Waterloo | 247 | 63.6% | 27.7% |
| Albany Elementary School Albany | 267 | 67.4% | 45.0% |
| Forest Park Elementary School Brazil | 232 | 62.9% | 20.0% |
| Dollens Elementary Oolitic | 217 | 65.0% | 31.1% |
| Randolph Southern Elementary Sch Lynn | 268 | 61.6% | 48.7% |
Matched among Indiana elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where North Knox Primary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Indiana | In Knox County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 247 | #930 of 1,079 | #6 of 7 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.0:1 | #157 of 991 | #2 of 6 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 27.0% | #682 of 996 | #3 of 6 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 64.8% | #253 of 1,058 | #1 of 7 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -22.1% | #139 of 597 | #2 of 6 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
247
-28 (-10%) vs 2020
-31% since 1990-91, when it was 359
Student : Teacher
13.0:1
was 15.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 247 | 19 | 13.0:1 | 65% (160) |
| 2023-24 | 258 | 18 | 14.3:1 | 65% (168) |
| 2022-23 | 275 | 21 | 13.1:1 | 63% (173) |
| 2020-21 | 275 | 18 | 15.3:1 | 55% (152) |
| 2017-18 | 317 | 14 | 22.6:1 | 55% (174) |
| 2015-16 | 302 | 13 | 23.2:1 | 58% (174) |
| 2010-11 | 301 | 19 | 15.8:1 | 71% (214) |
| 2000-01 | 297 | 20 | 14.8:1 | 64% (190) |
| 1990-91 | 359 | 17 | 21.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for North Knox Primary School.
About North Knox Primary School
North Knox Primary School is the name of a small elementary school in Bicknell, Indiana. Students in kindergarten through 2 attend the school, which enrolls 247 students. The average among elementary schools in Indiana is roughly 436 students; this school is 43% smaller than that.
North Knox School Corp runs 3 schools with a combined 1,158 students. North Knox Primary School is one of them.
North Knox Primary School enrolls a student body that is 85% White. The school is also 6% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, and 3% Black. The chance that two students picked at random at North Knox Primary School belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 27%.
Federal data list 19 full-time-equivalent teachers at North Knox Primary School in 2024-25, for a ratio of 13.0:1. The average ratio among elementary schools in Indiana is 15.5:1, higher than at this school. The school's rate of free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 65%. It compares with 50% for public schools in Knox County.
In Knox County (population about 36,007), median household income is about $61,237, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 19% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 10%. North Knox Primary School is one of 14 public schools in Knox County, which together enroll about 5,081 students.
Nearby, North Knox Jr-Sr High School is about 4.1 miles away. Other public schools within ten miles number 3.
Locale data from NCES put North Knox Primary School in rural territory some distance from an urban area (Rural: Distant).
A comparison of 2020-21 and 2024-25 shows enrollment down 10%, from 275 to 247. Its ratio of students to teachers was 15.3:1 in 2020-21, and 13.0:1 in 2024-25.
Community posts for North Knox Primary School can cover sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Knox County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
36,007
Census ACS
Median income
$61,237
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
14
5,081 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in North Knox School Corp
- North Knox Jr-Sr High SchoolHigh · 541 students
- North Knox IntermediateElementary · 370 students
Nearby schools
- North Knox Jr-Sr High School4.1 mi · 541
- North Knox Intermediate7.2 mi · 370
- Washington Intermediate9.9 mi · 536
- Washington Upper Elementary10.9 mi · 350
- Washington Junior High School11.0 mi · 357
- Washington High School11.0 mi · 827
Frequently asked questions
About North Knox Primary SchoolHow many students attend North Knox Primary School?
North Knox Primary School enrolls approximately 247 students in grades KG-02.
What age range does North Knox Primary School serve?
North Knox Primary School serves students from grade KG through grade 02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Knox Primary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at North Knox Primary School is approximately 13.0:1 (19 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at North Knox Primary School?
Student demographics at North Knox Primary School are roughly 85% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Black, 1% Asian, 5% Two or more.
What district is North Knox Primary School in?
North Knox Primary School is part of North Knox School Corp.
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