Very Good
#569 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 31% in state
Lester B Sommer Elementary School
Elementary School · North Montgomery Com Sch Corp · Crawfordsville, IN
A North Montgomery Com Sch Corp elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3794 W US 136, Crawfordsville, IN 47933
- Math 54% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lester B Sommer Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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
40.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lester B Sommer 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated834/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Crawfordsville), 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
$61,968
Median home value
$176,400
Median rent
$822/mo
College educated
20.1%
Homeownership
75.2%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47933; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meredith Nicholson Elementary SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 2–3 | 3.7 mi | 348 | Compare → |
| Anna Willson SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK | 4.8 mi | 145 | Compare → |
| Laura Hose Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–1 | 4.8 mi | 366 | Compare → |
| Mollie B Hoover Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 4–5 | 5.0 mi | 360 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
North Montgomery Com Sch Corp
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,827NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lester B Sommer Elementary School is listed in North Montgomery Com Sch Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lester B Sommer Elementary School
Lester B Sommer Elementary School is a public elementary school in Crawfordsville, IN, part of North Montgomery Com Sch Corp, serving approximately 341 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #569 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lester B Sommer Elementary School
What grades does Lester B Sommer Elementary School serve?
Lester B Sommer Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Lester B Sommer Elementary School?
Lester B Sommer Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 341 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lester B Sommer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lester B Sommer Elementary School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lester B Sommer Elementary School rank in IN?
Lester B Sommer Elementary School ranks #569 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Lester B Sommer Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lester B Sommer Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Lester B Sommer Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lester B Sommer Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lester B Sommer Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lester B Sommer Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lester B Sommer Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lester B Sommer Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lester B Sommer Elementary School?
40.8% of students at Lester B Sommer 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
- 341
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.8%
- Phone
- (765) 362-3979
- Area population (ZIP 47933)
- 28,227
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
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 47933; 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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