Serving 687 students in grades Kindergarten-5, William F Loper Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 687 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
William F Loper Elementary School's student population of 687 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
687 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
William F Loper 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 William F Loper Elementary School is 0.33, 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
#816 out of 1755 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
2%
13%
White
81%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William F Loper Elementary School's ranking?
William F Loper Elementary School is ranked #816 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are William F Loper Elementary School often compared to?
William F Loper Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School, Triton Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend William F Loper Elementary School?
687 students attend William F Loper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of William F Loper Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William F Loper Elementary School?
William F Loper Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does William F Loper Elementary School offer ?
William F Loper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is William F Loper Elementary School part of?
William F Loper Elementary School is part of Shelbyville Central Schools School District.
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