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Lester B Sommer Elementary School

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Lester B Sommer Elementary School ranks 334 th of 1005 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

334^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,005 Indiana Elementary Schools

Better than 67% of Indiana elementary schools

Summary

Lester B Sommer Elementary School is a public elementary school in Crawfordsville, Indiana, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 341 students. The school is part of the North Montgomery Community School Corporation, which is ranked 101 out of 380 districts in Indiana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Lester B Sommer Elementary School has consistently ranked in the middle-to-lower range of Indiana elementary schools over the past 10 years, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science generally below the state and district averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 46.1% in ELA, 53.25% in Math, and 53.85% in Science, compared to the district averages of 41.49%, 51.49%, and 56.03%, respectively. The school has also experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 6.3% to 19.2% over the past few years.

Interestingly, the nearby Sugar Creek Elementary School and Pleasant Hill Elementary School, which are also part of the North Montgomery Community School Corporation, generally outperform Lester B Sommer Elementary School on academic measures. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Sugar Creek Elementary School had proficiency rates of 51.59% in ELA, 71.2% in Math, and 61.22% in Science, while Pleasant Hill Elementary School had rates of 51.47%, 59.56%, and 68.18%, respectively. These nearby schools also have lower chronic absenteeism rates, suggesting that Lester B Sommer Elementary School may face unique challenges.

342

Students ?

17.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,499

Per pupil spending ?

40.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3794 W Us 136
Crawfordsville, IN 47933

(765) 362-3979

District: North Montgomery Com School Corp

Students who attend Lester B Sommer Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	North Montgomery Middle School
High:	North Montgomery High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.7%

Hispanic:

7.9%

Two or more races:

3.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 29th percentile in 2015 → 67th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Indiana average (48% vs 38% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 38 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Indiana median (67th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school48%

District avg48%

Indiana avg38%

334^th of 1,005

Indiana public elementary schools ?

Top 33%▲ up 38 pts since 2015

From bottom 29% (2015) to top 33% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 3Elementary Schools in the North Montgomery Com School Corp

101^st of 380North Montgomery Com School Corp among Indiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2025	65.4	334 of 1005	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	68.1	315 of 1011	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	69.7	309 of 1016	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.2	383 of 1020	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	63.0	372 of 1016	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	44.1	637 of 1031	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	56.2	509 of 1027	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	41.9	677 of 1033	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2016	50.1	609 of 1046	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2015	37.6	740 of 1040	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	38.7	760 of 1036	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	47.6	654 of 1035	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2012	50.9	596 of 1015	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2011	64.4	395 of 1025	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	63.0	414 of 1009	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	62.6	398 of 1003	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	64.7	353 of 996	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2007	55.3	509 of 985	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2006	80.9	125 of 961	87.0%	★★★★☆
2005	59.8	414 of 959	56.8%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Indiana (2024-2025) ?

Science54%

Math53%

English Language Arts46%

Social Studies35%-3 vs state

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Monday, August 8, 2011

Excellent teachers....great support staff.....exceptional administrators. Overall, a great place to send children with all types of learning abilities.....the very bright, the average student and the students enrolled in the exceptional learners program! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2025)				ILEARN Math (2025)				ILEARN Science (2025)		ILEARN Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Science 4th Grade	ILEARN Science All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lester B Sommer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3794 W Us 136	Crawfordsville	47933	Montgomery County	North Montgomery Com School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 362-3979	342	20	17.1	40.4%	300 (87.7%)	1 (0.3%)	27 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (3.8%)	65.4	334^th of 1005 public elementary schools	66.8%		68.1	315^th of 1011 public elementary schools	68.8%	19	41.8	56.4	43.8	46.1	47.8	64.1	52.1	53.3	53.9	53.9	35.4	$10,499	$1,282	$9,217
Meredith Nicholson Elementary School	Public	2-3	1010 Lane Ave	Crawfordsville	47933	Montgomery County	Crawfordsville Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 362-2607	377	28	13.7	67.1%	244 (64.7%)	7 (1.9%)	107 (28.4%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.7%)								(n/a)	26.6			26.6	40.7			40.7				$13,372	$1,771	$11,601
Laura Hose Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	800 Fairview Ave	Crawfordsville	47933	Montgomery County	Crawfordsville Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 362-2886	387	28	13.8	59.9%	288 (74.4%)	8 (2.1%)	75 (19.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (3.6%)								(n/a)												$12,328	$1,497	$10,831
Mollie B Hoover Elementary School	Public	4-5	1301 Elm St	Crawfordsville	47933	Montgomery County	Crawfordsville Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 362-2691	375	27	14.0	65.6%	251 (66.9%)	9 (2.4%)	101 (26.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.2%)	44.3	577^th of 1005 public elementary schools	42.6%		46.2	567^th of 1011 public elementary schools	43.9%	10		32.8	32.4	32.6		45.4	29.1	37.1	44.3	44.3	35.2	$11,883	$1,424	$10,459
Pleasant Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6895 N 100 W	Crawfordsville	47933	Montgomery County	North Montgomery Com School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 339-4403	287	20	14.7	37.3%	264 (92.0%)	3 (1.0%)	9 (3.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.1%)	74.3	240^th of 1005 public elementary schools	76.1%		74.9	236^th of 1011 public elementary schools	76.7%	4	46.0	72.7	38.2	51.5	48.7	75.0	54.6	59.6	68.2	68.2	41.8	$11,146	$1,018	$10,128
New Market Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	N Third St	New Market	47965	Montgomery County	South Montgomery Com School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 866-0740	468	31	15.2	43.2%	434 (92.7%)	5 (1.1%)	17 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.6%)	65.3	335^th of 1005 public elementary schools	66.7%		68.6	313^th of 1011 public elementary schools	69.0%	22	35.6	39.7	46.3	40.4	57.5	69.2	64.2	63.8	47.4	47.4	32.8	$11,447	$539	$10,908
Sugar Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4702 E 300 N	Crawfordsville	47933	Montgomery County	North Montgomery Com School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 794-4855	271	23	12.0	52.4%	254 (93.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.6%)	85.2	132^nd of 1005 public elementary schools	86.9%		79.4	191^st of 1011 public elementary schools	81.1%	59	54.1	51.0	50.0	51.6	72.2	67.4	75.0	71.2	61.2	61.2	65.0	$11,856	$758	$11,098
Walnut Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	Rd 775 E	New Ross	47968	Montgomery County	South Montgomery Com School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 362-0542	166	13	13.0	36.1%	153 (92.2%)	1 (0.6%)	9 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.2%)	65.6	332^nd of 1005 public elementary schools	67.0%		68.7	311^th of 1011 public elementary schools	69.2%	21	61.9	40.0	27.8	44.1	61.9	75.0	50.0	62.7	40.0	40.0	38.9	$12,947	$923	$12,024
Southeast Fountain Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	780 E US Hwy 136	Veedersburg	47987	Fountain County	Southeast Fountain School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 294-2216	502	37	13.4	57.8%	454 (90.4%)	4 (0.8%)	35 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.4%)	47.8	541^st of 1005 public elementary schools	46.2%		47.6	552^nd of 1011 public elementary schools	45.4%	11	35.1	40.9	29.9	35.5	55.8	43.2	24.7	41.3	47.7	47.7	33.8	$11,037	$1,050	$9,987
Ladoga Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	418 E Taylor St	Ladoga	47954	Montgomery County	South Montgomery Com School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 942-2203	182	9	20.9	50.5%	172 (94.5%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	88.8	96^th of 1005 public elementary schools	90.4%		86.7	107^th of 1011 public elementary schools	89.4%	11	36.8	83.3	74.1	67.1	52.6	87.5	74.1	72.9	87.5	87.5	66.7	$13,476	$1,063	$12,414

Frequently Asked Questions about Lester B Sommer Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Lester B Sommer Elementary School?

Students at Lester B Sommer Elementary School are 88% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Lester B Sommer Elementary School in?

North Montgomery Com School Corp

Is Lester B Sommer Elementary School a good school?

Lester B Sommer Elementary School ranks 334^th of 1005 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Lester B Sommer Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Lester B Sommer Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : North Montgomery Middle School
High : North Montgomery High School

How many students attend Lester B Sommer Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 342 students attended Lester B Sommer Elementary School.

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