Wa-Nee Community Schools School District

1300 N Main St
Nappanee, IN 46550
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Wa-Nee Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,857 students in Wa-Nee Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Wa-Nee Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
2,857 Students
1,029,704 Students
# Teachers
197 Teachers
67,292 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Wa-Nee Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 394 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#16 out of 400 school districts
(Top 5%)
62%
38%
60%
41%
58%
34%
90%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
15%
% Black
2%
13%
% White
83%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,319 is higher than the state median of $13,222. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,483 is higher than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,319
$13,222
Spending / Student
$13,483
$12,852

Best Wa-Nee Community Schools School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wakarusa Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
400 N Washington St
Wakarusa, IN 46573
(574) 862-2000
Grades: K-5
| 557 students
Rank: #22.
Nappanee Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
755 E Van Buren St
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 773-7421
Grades: K-5
| 363 students
Rank: #33.
Woodview Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
800 E Woodview Dr
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 773-3117
Grades: K-5
| 405 students
Rank: #44.
North Wood Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
301 N Elkhart
Wakarusa, IN 46573
(574) 862-2710
Grades: 6-8
| 657 students
Rank: #55.
North Wood High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2101 N Main St
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 773-4127
Grades: 9-12
| 875 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Wa-Nee Community Schools School District?
Wa-Nee Community Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,857 students.
What is the rank of Wa-Nee Community Schools School District?
Wa-Nee Community Schools School District is ranked #16 out of 394 school districts in Indiana (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wa-Nee Community Schools School District?
83% of Wa-Nee Community Schools School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 Wa-Nee Community Schools School District?
Wa-Nee Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Wa-Nee Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,483 is higher than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,857 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 90% (Btm 50% in IN)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 62% (Top 5%)
  • : 60% (Top 5%)
  • : 58% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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