Serving 346 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wayne Center 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
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 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 346 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wayne Center Elementary School serves the northern part of Kendallville, IN, covering an area of approximately 32.9 square miles. Most families live within a 10-12 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 3.8 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 5.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wayne Center Elementary School's student population of 346 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
346 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wayne Center 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 Wayne Center Elementary School is 0.20, 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
#664 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.9%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wayne Center Elementary School's ranking?
Wayne Center Elementary School is ranked #664 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Wayne Center Elementary School often compared to?
Wayne Center Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Avilla Elementary School, South Side Elementary School, Rome City Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Wayne Center Elementary School?
346 students attend Wayne Center Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Wayne Center Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wayne Center Elementary School?
Wayne Center Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wayne Center Elementary School offer ?
Wayne Center Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wayne Center Elementary School part of?
Wayne Center Elementary School is part of East Noble School Corporation School District.
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