Serving 310 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lester B Sommer Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 310 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lester B Sommer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Lester B Sommer Elementary School's student population of 310 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
310 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lester B Sommer Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lester B Sommer Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#625 out of 1755 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
1%
13%
White
86%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lester B Sommer Elementary School's ranking?
Lester B Sommer Elementary School is ranked #625 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Lester B Sommer Elementary School often compared to?
Lester B Sommer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Laura Hose Elementary School, Mollie B Hoover Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Lester B Sommer Elementary School?
310 students attend Lester B Sommer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Lester B Sommer Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lester B Sommer Elementary School?
Lester B Sommer Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lester B Sommer Elementary School offer ?
Lester B Sommer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lester B Sommer Elementary School part of?
Lester B Sommer Elementary School is part of North Montgomery Com Sch Corp School District.
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