Southwestern Elementary School vs. Waldron Elementary School
Should you attend Southwestern Elementary School or Waldron Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Waldron Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Overview
Serving 339 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Southwestern 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 288 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Waldron Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than 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 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-5
Total Students
339 students
288 students
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#878 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#245 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
60-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
43
18
Kindergarten Students
62
45
Grade 1 Students
37
44
Grade 2 Students
39
41
Grade 3 Students
35
49
Grade 4 Students
46
55
Grade 5 Students
41
36
Grade 6 Students
36
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Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
n/a
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% Hispanic
5%
2%
% Black
n/a
n/a
n/a
% White
93%
95%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.13
0.10
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
