Serving 342 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lester B Sommer Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 342 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lester B Sommer Elementary School serves the southwest part of Crawfordsville, IN, covering an attendance zone of approximately 52.4 square miles. Families within this area typically have a drive time of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 7.4 miles away.
- 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Lester B Sommer Elementary School's student population of 342 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
342 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lester B Sommer Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lester B Sommer Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#253 out of 1743 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.8%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
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 #253 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Lester B Sommer Elementary School?
342 students attend Lester B Sommer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Lester B Sommer Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% 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 17:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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