Wa-Nee Community Schools School District

1300 N Main St
Nappanee, IN 46550
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Wa-Nee Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,857 students in Wa-Nee Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Wa-Nee Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
2,857 Students
1,029,704 Students
# Teachers
197 Teachers
67,292 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Wa-Nee Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 394 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#16 out of 400 school districts
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Wa-Nee Community Schools  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wa-Nee Community Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wa-Nee Community Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wa-Nee Community Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90%
88%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Wa-Nee Community Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.56
# American Indian Students
5 Students
1,659 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
31,157 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
290 Students
150,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
15%
# Black Students
50 Students
137,666 Students
% Black Students
2%
13%
# White Students
2,376 Students
650,927 Students
% White Students
83%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,062 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
116 Students
56,510 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
23,535
# Students in K Grade:
212
72,972
# Students in 1st Grade:
239
74,029
# Students in 2nd Grade:
203
76,464
# Students in 3rd Grade:
226
74,925
# Students in 4th Grade:
224
76,116
# Students in 5th Grade:
221
74,259
# Students in 6th Grade:
199
75,803
# Students in 7th Grade:
221
76,624
# Students in 8th Grade:
236
78,109
# Students in 9th Grade:
218
80,782
# Students in 10th Grade:
228
82,616
# Students in 11th Grade:
215
81,109
# Students in 12th Grade:
209
79,955
# Ungraded Students:
6
2,406

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,319 is higher than the state median of $13,222. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,483 is higher than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$13,615 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Wa-Nee Community Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$39 MM
$13,234 MM
This chart displays total spending of Wa-Nee Community Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,319
$13,222
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Wa-Nee Community Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,483
$12,852
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Wa-Nee Community Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Wa-Nee Community Schools School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wakarusa Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
400 N Washington St
Wakarusa, IN 46573
(574) 862-2000
Grades: K-5
| 557 students
Rank: #22.
Nappanee Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
755 E Van Buren St
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 773-7421
Grades: K-5
| 363 students
Rank: #33.
Woodview Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
800 E Woodview Dr
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 773-3117
Grades: K-5
| 405 students
Rank: #44.
North Wood Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
301 N Elkhart
Wakarusa, IN 46573
(574) 862-2710
Grades: 6-8
| 657 students
Rank: #55.
North Wood High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2101 N Main St
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 773-4127
Grades: 9-12
| 875 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Wa-Nee Community Schools School District?
Wa-Nee Community Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,857 students.
What is the rank of Wa-Nee Community Schools School District?
Wa-Nee Community Schools School District is ranked #16 out of 394 school districts in Indiana (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wa-Nee Community Schools School District?
83% of Wa-Nee Community Schools School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wa-Nee Community Schools School District?
Wa-Nee Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Wa-Nee Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,483 is higher than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,857 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 90% (Btm 50% in IN)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 62% (Top 5%)
  • : 60% (Top 5%)
  • : 58% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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