Excellent
#78 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 4% in state
Nappanee Elementary School
Elementary School · Wa-nee Community Schools · Nappanee, IN
A Wa-nee Community Schools elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
755 E Van Buren St, Nappanee, IN 46550
- Math 70% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nappanee Elementary School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
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 61% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (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
47.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Nappanee 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 68Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated862/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Nappanee), 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
$80,403
Median home value
$232,300
Median rent
$867/mo
College educated
9%
Homeownership
70.4%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46550; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 405 | Compare → |
| United Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–11 | 2.1 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Country EchosPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–8 | 4.1 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Wakarusa Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | K–5 | Not available | 557 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wa-nee Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,677NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nappanee Elementary School is listed in Wa-Nee Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nappanee Elementary School
Nappanee Elementary School is a public elementary school in Nappanee, IN, part of Wa-nee Community Schools, serving approximately 363 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #78 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nappanee Elementary School
What grades does Nappanee Elementary School serve?
Nappanee Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Nappanee Elementary School?
Nappanee Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 363 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nappanee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nappanee Elementary School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nappanee Elementary School rank in IN?
Nappanee Elementary School ranks #78 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Nappanee Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nappanee Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Nappanee Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nappanee Elementary School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Nappanee Elementary School a charter school?
No, Nappanee Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nappanee Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Nappanee Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nappanee Elementary School?
47.9% of students at Nappanee 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 363
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Elkhart County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.6%
- Phone
- (574) 773-7421
- Area population (ZIP 46550)
- 12,442
- Area average commute
- 18.8 min
- Area median age
- 32.2
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 46550; 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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