Serving 553 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wakarusa Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 553 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wakarusa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Wakarusa Elementary School's student population of 553 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
553 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wakarusa Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wakarusa Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#36 out of 1763 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
2%
13%
White
82%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wakarusa Elementary School's ranking?
Wakarusa Elementary School is ranked #36 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Wakarusa Elementary School?
553 students attend Wakarusa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Wakarusa Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wakarusa Elementary School?
Wakarusa Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wakarusa Elementary School offer ?
Wakarusa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wakarusa Elementary School part of?
Wakarusa Elementary School is part of Wa-Nee Community Schools School District.
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