Serving 198 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wolcott Mills 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 was 35-39% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
198 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
n/a
13%
White
91%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% IN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% IN state average).
How many students attend Wolcott Mills Elementary School?
198 students attend Wolcott Mills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Wolcott Mills Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wolcott Mills Elementary School?
Wolcott Mills Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wolcott Mills Elementary School offer ?
Wolcott Mills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wolcott Mills Elementary School part of?
Wolcott Mills Elementary School is part of Lakeland School Corporation School District.
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