Serving 347 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Western Wayne 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 30-34% (which is lower 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 20:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 347 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Western Wayne Elementary School's student population of 347 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
347 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Western Wayne 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 Western Wayne Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#1063 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
n/a
13%
White
92%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western Wayne Elementary School's ranking?
Western Wayne Elementary School is ranked #1063 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Western Wayne Elementary School often compared to?
Western Wayne Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centerville-abington Elementary School, Rose Hamilton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Western Wayne Elementary School?
347 students attend Western Wayne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Western Wayne Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Western Wayne Elementary School?
Western Wayne Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Western Wayne Elementary School offer ?
Western Wayne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Western Wayne Elementary School part of?
Western Wayne Elementary School is part of Western Wayne Schools School District.
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