Serving 566 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ossian 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 56% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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: 566 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Ossian Elementary serves the northern part of its school district in Ossian, IN, covering an area of approximately 70.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of about 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being around 9.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ossian Elementary School's student population of 566 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
566 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Ossian 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 Ossian Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#613 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
6%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
White
90%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
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)10.8%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ossian Elementary School's ranking?
Ossian Elementary School is ranked #613 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Ossian Elementary School often compared to?
Ossian Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lancaster Central School, Bluffton-harrison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Ossian Elementary School?
566 students attend Ossian Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Ossian Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ossian Elementary School?
Ossian Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ossian Elementary School offer ?
Ossian Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ossian Elementary School part of?
Ossian Elementary School is part of Norwell Community Schools.
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