Serving 609 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wea Ridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower 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 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 609 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wea Ridge Elementary School's student population of 609 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
609 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wea Ridge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wea Ridge Elementary School is 0.60, which is more 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
#1290 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
17%
14%
Black
17%
13%
White
59%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wea Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Wea Ridge Elementary School is ranked #1290 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Wea Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Wea Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Wea Ridge Elementary School?
609 students attend Wea Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Wea Ridge Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wea Ridge Elementary School?
Wea Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wea Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Wea Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wea Ridge Elementary School part of?
Wea Ridge Elementary School is part of Tippecanoe School Corp School District.
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