Wanamaker Elementary School serves 435 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 77%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
435 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)70-74%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)75-79%
77%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
15%
Black
12%
13%
White
69%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
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?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% IN state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% IN state average).
How many students attend Wanamaker Elementary School?
435 students attend Wanamaker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Wanamaker Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wanamaker Elementary School?
Wanamaker Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wanamaker Elementary School offer ?
Wanamaker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Wanamaker Elementary School part of?
Wanamaker Elementary School is part of Franklin Township Community School Corporation School District.
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