Southwestern Elementary School vs. Waldron Elementary School
Should I attend Southwestern Elementary School or Waldron Elementary 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
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Top Rankings
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Waldron Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Overview
Serving 327 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Southwestern 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 263 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Waldron Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 55-59% (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 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
K-5
Total Students
327 students
263 students
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#539 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#146 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
26
-
Kindergarten Students
38
44
Grade 1 Students
43
44
Grade 2 Students
34
45
Grade 3 Students
44
52
Grade 4 Students
46
38
Grade 5 Students
34
40
Grade 6 Students
62
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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n/a
% Hispanic
4%
1%
% Black
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1%
n/a
% White
94%
97%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.06
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%