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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RANDOLPH SOUTHERN SCHOOL CORP·NCES 181074001762

Randolph Southern Elementary Sch

3 Rebel Dr, Lynn, IN 47355 · (765) 874-1141 · Randolph County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL268 STUDENTS
Enrollment
268
Elementary
DISTRICT 239 · STATE 436
Student : Teacher
13.4:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.3:1 · STATE 15.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
62%
165 students
DISTRICT 59% · 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
Pre-K
33
Kindergarten
39
Grade 1
40
Grade 2
31
Grade 3
30
Grade 4
39
Grade 5
31
Grade 6
25
Student demographics
White
23989%
DISTRICT 90% · STATE 62%
Hispanic
145%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 15%
Asian
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 3%
Two+
145%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 6%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
13550%
Female
13350%

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Test scores

ILEARN 2024-25 . % At or Above Proficiency
English Language Arts
40.6%
IN avg 39.2%
Math
55.3%
IN avg 41.1%
Source: ILEARN. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
OUTPERFORMING
Top 10% of IN schools after controlling for student poverty
Actual proficiency
48.7%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
32.0%
based on IN schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+16.7pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
268
-11 (-4%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
13.4:1
was 14.9:1
% White
89%
was 86%
% Hispanic
5%
was 9%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Randolph Southern Elementary Sch

As a modestly sized elementary school in Lynn, Indiana, Randolph Southern Elementary Sch educates 268 students from grades pre-K through 6, part of Randolph Southern School Corp. Compared to the state average of about 436 students per school, that is 39% leaner than typical.

Within Randolph Southern School Corp, which oversees 2 schools and 478 students, Randolph Southern Elementary Sch is one campus in the system.

Looking at the student body, Randolph Southern Elementary Sch shows that the student body is overwhelmingly White (89%). Other groups include 5% Hispanic, 5% multiracial. Compared to Randolph County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

On the income-and-resources front, On paper, Randolph Southern Elementary Sch has 20 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 13.4:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 15.5:1 average. Around 62% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

With demographic context factored in, Randolph Southern Elementary Sch ranks in the top 10% of Indiana public schools. The BeatsExpectations model, a per-state regression of composite proficiency on FRL share, predicts schools with this student profile to land around 32.0%; Randolph Southern Elementary Sch posts 48.7%, +16.7 points above that line.

Zooming out to the county, census data for Randolph County shows median household earnings sit near $60,791, roughly 15% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 14% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Randolph Southern Elementary Sch is one of 17 public schools in Randolph County (combined enrollment of about 11,772 students).

Nearest neighbor: Randolph Southern Jr-Sr High Sch, around 0.1 miles off. Within ten miles, there are 8 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Randolph Southern Elementary Sch at 1st of 6; the average score across the group is 35.4%.

Geographically, the school is in a low-density area.

Looking at the recent track record. Randolph Southern Elementary Sch's enrollment has contracted 4% since 2018, when it stood at 279 (now 268). Over the same period, the Hispanic share declined from 9% to 5%. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 14.9:1 in 2018 to 13.4:1 today.

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Randolph County at a glance

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Population
24,387
Census ACS
Median income
$60,791
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
15%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
17
11,772 students

Quick facts

School name
Randolph Southern Elementary Sch
District
Randolph Southern School Corp
Address
3 Rebel Dr, Lynn, IN 47355
Phone
(765) 874-1141
County
Randolph County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–06
Total enrollment
268
Teachers (FTE)
20
Student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Free/Reduced lunch
165 (62%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
181074001762
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

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Frequently asked questions

About Randolph Southern Elementary Sch
How many students attend Randolph Southern Elementary Sch?
Randolph Southern Elementary Sch enrolls approximately 268 students in grades PK-06.
Is Randolph Southern Elementary Sch an elementary, middle, or high school?
Randolph Southern Elementary Sch is an elementary school covering grades PK-06.
How many students per teacher at Randolph Southern Elementary Sch?
Approximately 13.4:1 students per teacher at Randolph Southern Elementary Sch.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Randolph Southern Elementary Sch?
At Randolph Southern Elementary Sch, the student body is approximately 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 0% Asian, 5% Two or more.
What district is Randolph Southern Elementary Sch in?
Randolph Southern Elementary Sch is part of Randolph Southern School Corp.
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