Western Primary School serves 527 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 527 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Attendance Zone: Western Primary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Russiaville, IN, covering approximately 55.7 square miles, with a typical drive to the school taking around 10 to 12 minutes and the furthest edge of the zone located about 8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Western Primary School's student population of 527 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
527 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Western Primary School is 0.38, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
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)18.4%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 schools are Western Primary School often compared to?
Western Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwestern Elementary School, Wallace Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Western Primary School?
527 students attend Western Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Western Primary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Western Primary School?
Western Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Western Primary School offer ?
Western Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Western Primary School part of?
Western Primary School is part of Western School Corporation School District.
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