Wakarusa Elementary School

Public K-5

 400 N Washington St
       Wakarusa, IN  46573


(574) 862-2000

District: Wa-Nee Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
101st of 1,011 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,786 Help


Students who attend Wakarusa Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    North Wood Middle School
High:    North Wood High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  553

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.7%
Hispanic:
8.5%
Two or more races:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wakarusa Elementary School ranks better than 90% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Wa-Nee Community Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.83. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Wakarusa Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Wa-Nee Community Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (81.7%), Hispanic (8.5%), two or more races (6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Wa-Nee Community Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wakarusa Elementary School is 17.2, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Wa-Nee Community Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Wakarusa Elementary School employs 32 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wakarusa Elementary School is $9,786, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Wa-Nee Community Schools District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Wakarusa Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Wa-Nee Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wa-Nee Community Schools 19th of 364 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wakarusa Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 81.58 105th 959 89.1%
2006 72.27 224th 961 76.7%
2007 73.64 209th 985 78.8%
2008 56.62 493rd 996 50.5%
2009 81.81 116th 1003 88.4%
2010 75.04 216th 1009 78.6%
2011 71.06 278th 1025 72.9%
2012 71.99 260th 1015 74.4%
2013 80.14 137th 1035 86.8%
2014 81.51 115th 1036 88.9%
2015 65.74 366th 1040 64.8%
2016 79.21 168th 1046 83.9%
2017 76.80 201st 1033 80.5%
2018 77.92 191st 1027 81.4%
2019 84.79 112th 1031 89.1%
2021 89.06 79th 1016 92.2%
2022 93.67 36th 1020 96.5%
2023 86.83 100th 1016 90.2%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Wakarusa Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 460 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 465
1994 446 2 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1995 561 0 5 3 0 n/a n/a 1 570
1996 561 0 5 3 0 n/a n/a 1 570
1997 556 3 8 10 0 n/a n/a 1 578
1998 551 5 7 9 0 n/a n/a 0 572
1999 558 3 6 6 3 n/a n/a 0 576
2000 534 1 8 5 2 n/a n/a 0 550
2001 519 2 4 11 0 n/a n/a 0 536
2002 542 6 3 12 0 n/a n/a 0 563
2003 542 6 3 12 0 n/a n/a 0 563
2004 468 12 4 18 2 n/a n/a 0 504
2005 497 14 5 23 2 n/a n/a 0 541
2006 497 13 4 29 3 n/a n/a 0 546
2007 492 11 7 27 4 n/a n/a 23 564
2008 502 9 8 37 6 n/a n/a 22 584
2009 477 6 8 42 5 n/a n/a 20 558
2010 486 8 8 35 5 n/a n/a 26 568
2011 486 12 6 38 1 0 21 0 564
2012 472 11 5 42 1 0 23 0 554
2013 481 8 2 44 0 0 27 0 562
2014 460 17 1 46 0 0 31 0 555
2015 458 14 1 56 1 0 30 0 560
2016 423 5 1 53 1 0 31 0 514
2017 427 11 1 53 1 0 29 0 522
2018 418 12 3 51 1 0 31 0 516
2019 421 11 3 53 1 0 33 0 522
2020 428 10 2 54 0 0 25 0 519
2021 432 8 3 50 2 0 31 0 526
2022 431 11 3 41 2 0 32 0 520
2023 452 13 4 47 3 1 33 0 553

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wakarusa Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 465 23.0 20.2 n/a
1994 456 23.8 19.2 n/a
1995 570 28.2 20.2 n/a
1996 570 28.2 20.2 n/a
1997 578 29.7 19.5 n/a
1998 572 29.9 19.1 7.3
1999 576 28.8 20.0 11.1
2000 550 27.1 20.3 12.2
2001 536 26.5 20.2 10.3
2002 563 26.7 21.1 17.6
2003 563 26.7 21.1 17.6
2004 504 24.3 20.7 18.1
2005 541 25.9 20.9 19.4
2006 546 26.0 21.0 21.2
2007 564 n/a n/a 24.2
2008 584 29.8 19.6 28.1
2009 558 26.0 21.5 33.1
2010 568 26.8 21.1 39.1
2011 564 26.9 20.9 35.5
2012 554 25.5 21.7 35.2
2013 562 28.5 19.7 35.8
2014 555 28.5 19.4 29.7
2015 560 28.0 20.0 33
2016 514 25.0 20.5 31.9
2017 522 25.7 20.3 27
2018 516 26.7 19.3 28.5
2019 522 25.6 20.3 28.7
2020 519 26.0 19.8 28.9
2021 526 27.2 19.3 27
2022 520 29.5 17.6 26.5
2023 553 32.0 17.2 35.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wakarusa Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 465 23.0 20.2 n/a
1994 456 23.8 19.2 n/a
1995 570 28.2 20.2 n/a
1996 570 28.2 20.2 n/a
1997 578 29.7 19.5 n/a
1998 572 29.9 19.1 7.3
1999 576 28.8 20.0 11.1
2000 550 27.1 20.3 12.2
2001 536 26.5 20.2 10.3
2002 563 26.7 21.1 17.6
2003 563 26.7 21.1 17.6
2004 504 24.3 20.7 18.1
2005 541 25.9 20.9 19.4
2006 546 26.0 21.0 21.2
2007 564 n/a n/a 24.2
2008 584 29.8 19.6 28.1
2009 558 26.0 21.5 33.1
2010 568 26.8 21.1 39.1
2011 564 26.9 20.9 35.5
2012 554 25.5 21.7 35.2
2013 562 28.5 19.7 35.8
2014 555 28.5 19.4 29.7
2015 560 28.0 20.0 33
2016 514 25.0 20.5 31.9
2017 522 25.7 20.3 27
2018 516 26.7 19.3 28.5
2019 522 25.6 20.3 28.7
2020 519 26.0 19.8 28.9
2021 526 27.2 19.3 27
2022 520 29.5 17.6 26.5
2023 553 32.0 17.2 35.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wakarusa Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $222 (2.9%) $7,528 (97.1%) $7,750
2020 $348 (4.4%) $7,531 (95.6%) $7,879
2021 $754 (8.5%) $8,122 (91.5%) $8,877
2022 $1,111 (11.4%) $8,674 (88.6%) $9,786

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wakarusa Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 112th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 100th of 1016 Elementary schools
 1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wakarusa Elementary School)65.455.2
 10.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wa-Nee Community Schools)5851.2
 6.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Wakarusa Elementary School)80.863.5
 17.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Wa-Nee Community Schools)76.162.4
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wakarusa Elementary School)65.156.8
 8.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wa-Nee Community Schools)56.654.8
 1.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Wakarusa Elementary School)67.567.4
 0.1%
   4th Grade Math (Wa-Nee Community Schools)67.165.8
 1.3%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Wakarusa Elementary School)65.151.1
 14%
   4th Grade Science (Wa-Nee Community Schools)60.544.9
 15.6%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wakarusa Elementary School)61.768.7
 7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wa-Nee Community Schools)59.766.5
 6.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Wakarusa Elementary School)72.377.1
 4.8%
   5th Grade Math (Wa-Nee Community Schools)69.972.5
 2.6%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Wakarusa Elementary School)57.468.3
 10.9%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Wa-Nee Community Schools)57.255.8
 1.4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students522553
 5.9%
African American1113
 18.2%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian34
 33.3%
Hispanic5347
 11.3%
Pacific Islander01
White421452
 7.4%
Two or More Races3333
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.7%35.4%
 6.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wakarusa Elementary School

Students at Wakarusa Elementary School are 82% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Students who attend Wakarusa Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : North Wood Middle School
High : North Wood High School

Yes. Wakarusa Elementary School ranks in the top 10.0% of Indiana elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 553 students attended Wakarusa Elementary School.


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