Southern Wells Elementary School vs. Lancaster Central School
Should you attend Southern Wells Elementary School or Lancaster Central School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Lancaster Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 496 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Southern Wells Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 533 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lancaster Central School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-5
Total Students
496 students
533 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
36 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#826 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#364 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
33
40
Kindergarten Students
56
75
Grade 1 Students
60
68
Grade 2 Students
63
82
Grade 3 Students
58
82
Grade 4 Students
76
100
Grade 5 Students
79
86
Grade 6 Students
71
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Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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1%
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% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
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1%
n/a
% White
95%
86%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.25
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%