Van Duyn Elementary School

242 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Van Duyn Elementary School, located at 15095 S Range Line Rd in Clinton, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the South Vermillion Community School Corporation. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement for its elementary-aged students. By focusing on core subjects and early skill-building, Van Duyn aims to prepare its pupils for the challenges of middle school and beyond while maintaining a focus on the specific needs of the local Clinton student population.

As a community-centered school, Van Duyn Elementary prioritizes the partnership between teachers, students, and families. The institution is known for creating a nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop social skills alongside their academic curriculum. Through various programs and initiatives, the school strives to cultivate a positive school culture, ensuring that students feel safe, valued, and motivated to achieve their personal best throughout their foundational years.

242

Total Students

18.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Van Duyn Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	231
Hispanic	5
Black	2
Two or More	4

White
231 (95.5%)
Hispanic
5 (2.1%)
Two or More
4 (1.7%)
Black
2 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	South Vermillion Com Sch Corp
Phone:	(765)832-7761
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	242
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	105
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 51