For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 576 students in Ferdinand, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ferdinand, IN are Nancy Hanks Elementary School and Ferdinand Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ferdinand, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ferdinand have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ferdinand, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nancy Hanks Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19260 N Sr 162
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 357-5091
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 357-5091
Gr: PK-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Ferdinand Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
402 E 8th St
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 817-0900
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 817-0900
Gr: PK-4 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ferdinand, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ferdinand, IN include Nancy Hanks Elementary School and Ferdinand Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ferdinand?
2 public elementary schools are located in Ferdinand.
What is the racial composition of students in Ferdinand?
Ferdinand public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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