Serving 282 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Daniel Wertz 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Daniel Wertz Elementary School serves the southern part of Evansville, IN, covering an area of approximately 32.4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.8 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum distance of 9.3 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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School Overview
Daniel Wertz Elementary School's student population of 282 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
282 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Daniel Wertz Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daniel Wertz Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#847 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
5%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Black
7%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
76%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.9%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daniel Wertz Elementary School's ranking?
Daniel Wertz Elementary School is ranked #847 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Daniel Wertz Elementary School often compared to?
Daniel Wertz Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Terrace Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Daniel Wertz Elementary School?
282 students attend Daniel Wertz Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Daniel Wertz Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Daniel Wertz Elementary School?
Daniel Wertz Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Daniel Wertz Elementary School offer ?
Daniel Wertz Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Daniel Wertz Elementary School part of?
Daniel Wertz Elementary School is part of Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp School District.
In what neighborhood is Daniel Wertz Elementary School located?
Daniel Wertz Elementary School is located in the Westside neighborhood of Evansville, IN. There are 5 other public schools located in Westside.
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