Excellent
#175 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 10% in state
Daniel Wertz Elementary School
Elementary School · Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp · Evansville, IN
An Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1702 S Red Bank Rd, Evansville, IN 47712
- Math 46% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Daniel Wertz Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 40% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Daniel Wertz Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,911/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Evansville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,285
Median home value
$173,500
Median rent
$933/mo
College educated
28.5%
Homeownership
63.1%
Poverty rate
13.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47712; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westside Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 149 | Compare → |
| Tekoppel Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 427 | Compare → |
| Corpus Christi SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 156 | Compare → |
| West Terrace Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 2.4 mi | 510 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #1 of 37
- District spending per student
- $13,576NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Daniel Wertz Elementary School is listed in Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Daniel Wertz Elementary School
Daniel Wertz Elementary School is a public elementary school in Evansville, IN, part of Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp, serving approximately 287 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #175 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Daniel Wertz Elementary School
What grades does Daniel Wertz Elementary School serve?
Daniel Wertz Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Daniel Wertz Elementary School?
Daniel Wertz Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 287 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daniel Wertz Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Daniel Wertz Elementary School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Daniel Wertz Elementary School rank in IN?
Daniel Wertz Elementary School ranks #175 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Daniel Wertz Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Daniel Wertz Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Daniel Wertz Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Daniel Wertz Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Daniel Wertz Elementary School a charter school?
No, Daniel Wertz Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Daniel Wertz Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Daniel Wertz Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Daniel Wertz Elementary School?
59.2% of students at Daniel Wertz Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 287
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Vanderburgh County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.6%
- Phone
- (812) 435-8312
- Area population (ZIP 47712)
- 24,999
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 47712; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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