Western Primary School serves 576 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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-2
- Enrollment: 576 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Western Primary School's student population of 576 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
576 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Western Primary School is 0.35, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
4%
13%
White
80%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Western Primary School often compared to?
Western Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwestern Elementary School, Wallace Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Western Primary School?
576 students attend Western Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Western Primary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Western Primary School?
Western Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Western Primary School offer ?
Western Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Western Primary School part of?
Western Primary School is part of Western School Corporation School District.
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