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#888 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 49% in state
Lancaster Central School
Elementary School · Norwell Community Schools · Bluffton, IN
A Norwell Community Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
3240 E 300 N, Bluffton, IN 46714
- Math 53% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lancaster Central School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 46% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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
36.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lancaster Central 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated913/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bluffton), 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
$63,468
Median home value
$164,500
Median rent
$817/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
70.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46714; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingdom Academy of Bluffton IncPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Wesleyan Heritage AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 3.6 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Bluffton-harrison Elementary SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–4 | 4.2 mi | 750 | Compare → |
| Ossian ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 568 | 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.
Norwell Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,198NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lancaster Central School is listed in Norwell Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lancaster Central School
Lancaster Central School is a public elementary school in Bluffton, IN, part of Norwell Community Schools, serving approximately 542 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #888 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lancaster Central School
What grades does Lancaster Central School serve?
Lancaster Central School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Lancaster Central School?
Lancaster Central School has an enrollment of approximately 542 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lancaster Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lancaster Central School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lancaster Central School rank in IN?
Lancaster Central School ranks #888 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Lancaster Central School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lancaster Central School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Lancaster Central School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lancaster Central School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lancaster Central School a charter school?
No, Lancaster Central School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lancaster Central School a Title I school?
No, Lancaster Central School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lancaster Central School?
36.9% of students at Lancaster Central 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
- 542
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Wells County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.1%
- Phone
- (260) 565-3135
- Area population (ZIP 46714)
- 15,257
- Area average commute
- 18.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 46714; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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