Southern Wells Elementary School vs. Lancaster Central School
Should I attend Southern Wells Elementary School or Lancaster Central School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Lancaster Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 456 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Southern Wells 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 46% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 563 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lancaster Central School ranks in the top 30% 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 54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
PK-5
Total Students
456 students
563 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#804 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#430 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
37
Kindergarten Students
65
78
Grade 1 Students
62
97
Grade 2 Students
71
79
Grade 3 Students
63
93
Grade 4 Students
73
89
Grade 5 Students
63
90
Grade 6 Students
59
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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1%
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% Hispanic
4%
6%
% Black
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1%
n/a
% White
95%
89%
% Hawaiian
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n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.21
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
