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Rural Community Academy

2385 N SR 63, Graysville, IN 47882 · (812)382-4500 · Sullivan County
GRADES M–MCOMBINED42-RURALCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL
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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

Enrollment
,
Combined
STATE 531
Student : Teacher
10.6:1
Teacher data unavailable
STATE 24.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 50%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.

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5-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2022-23
Enrollment
85
-92 (-52%) vs 2017
-38% since 2010-11, when it was 137
Student : Teacher
10.6:1
was 13.6:1
% White
96%
was 94%
% Hispanic
2%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Enrollment and staffing by year

School yearStudentsTeachers (FTE)Students per teacherFree and reduced lunch
2022-2385810.6:1100% (85)
2020-2195615.8:1100% (95)
2017-181771313.6:161% (108)
2015-161511113.7:164% (97)
2010-111371112.4:156% (77)
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Rural Community Academy.

About Rural Community Academy

Rural Community Academy is a public school located in Graysville, Indiana.

Rural Community Academy is part of Rural Community Schools Inc.

Rural Community Academy has about 10.6 students per teacher. The school has fewer students per teacher than the 24.5:1 average for combined schools in Indiana.

Sullivan County census figures show that the median household income is $56,204, about 15% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 10% of residents are in poverty. Sullivan County is home to 10 public schools and about 3,108 public school students.

The next-closest public school is Hutsonville High School, about 6.0 miles away. Rural Community Academy is one of several public schools in the area, with 7 others within ten miles.

Rural Community Academy is in rural territory some distance from an urban area, a location NCES labels Rural: Distant. Rural Community Academy is run as a public charter school.

The school counted 177 students in 2017-18 and 85 in 2022-23. A shift in the grades offered could account for part of the difference. Federal data show the ratio falling from 13.6:1 to 10.6:1.

The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for Rural Community Academy covering things like sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.

Sullivan County at a glance

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Population
20,780
Census ACS
Median income
$56,204
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
15%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
10
3,108 students

Quick facts

School name
Rural Community Academy
District
Rural Community Schools Inc
Address
2385 N SR 63, Graysville, IN 47882
Phone
(812)382-4500
County
Sullivan County
Level
Combined
Grade range
M–M
Student–teacher ratio
10.6:1
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
180004302138
Charter school
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

About Rural Community Academy
Is Rural Community Academy an elementary, middle, or high school?
Rural Community Academy is a combined-grade school covering grades M-M.
How many teachers does Rural Community Academy have?
Teacher count for Rural Community Academy is not reported; the student-to-teacher ratio is approximately 10.6:1.
Is Rural Community Academy public or private?
Rural Community Academy is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by Rural Community Schools Inc.
What city is Rural Community Academy in?
Rural Community Academy is located in Graysville, IN.
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