Nappanee Elementary School

755 E Van Buren St
Nappanee, IN 46550
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 373 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Nappanee Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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: 373 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 20% in IN
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Nappanee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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School Overview

Nappanee Elementary School's student population of 373 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
373 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Nappanee Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nappanee Elementary School is 0.27, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IN)
#215 out of 1755 schools
(Top 20%)
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65-69%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nappanee Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50-54%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nappanee Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
10%
14%
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Black
2%
13%
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White
85%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IN.
0.27
This chart display the diversity score of Nappanee Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Nappanee Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nappanee Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nappanee Elementary School's ranking?
Nappanee Elementary School is ranked #215 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Nappanee Elementary School often compared to?
Nappanee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodview Elementary School, Benton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Nappanee Elementary School?
373 students attend Nappanee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Nappanee Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nappanee Elementary School?
Nappanee Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nappanee Elementary School offer ?
Nappanee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Nappanee Elementary School part of?
Nappanee Elementary School is part of Wa-Nee Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 373 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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