Serving 640 students in grades Kindergarten-5, William F Loper 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 51% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 640 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
William F Loper Elementary School's student population of 640 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 61% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
640 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
1960
School Calendar
School Motto
Building our Community through Education and Opportunity. Every Student. Every Day. No Exceptions. No Excuses.
School Rankings
William F Loper 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 William F Loper Elementary School is 0.36, 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
#694 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
11%
15%
Black
2%
13%
White
79%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William F Loper Elementary School's ranking?
William F Loper Elementary School is ranked #694 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are William F Loper Elementary School often compared to?
William F Loper Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School, Triton Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend William F Loper Elementary School?
640 students attend William F Loper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of William F Loper Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William F Loper Elementary School?
William F Loper Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does William F Loper Elementary School offer ?
William F Loper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is William F Loper Elementary School part of?
William F Loper Elementary School is part of Shelbyville Central Schools School District.
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