Waveland Elementary School (Closed 2015)

506 E Green St
Waveland, IN 47989
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 129 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Waveland Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 80%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
129 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IN)
(13-14)
85-89%
83%
(13-14)
85-89%
80%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
90%
62%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
10%
0.19
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% IN state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% IN state average).
How many students attend Waveland Elementary School?
129 students attend Waveland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Waveland Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waveland Elementary School?
Waveland Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Waveland Elementary School offer ?
Waveland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Waveland Elementary School part of?

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