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#686 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 38% in state

Northeastern Elementary School

Elementary School · Northeastern Wayne Schools · Fountain City, IN

A Northeastern Wayne Schools elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

534 W Wallace Rd, Fountain City, IN 47341

  • Math 45% vs IN 46% (2025)
  • Reading 43% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.4% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.8% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg-7.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.6 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected+4.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
District spending per student$10,648
Chronic Absenteeism14%

Students at Northeastern Elementary School score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency45%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
46%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency43%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 32 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 44% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
83%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
40%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
60%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
48%
ELA
38%
2021*
Math
48%
ELA
38%
2022
Math
53%
2025
Math
45%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

53%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Northeastern 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$82,361

Median home value

$159,200

Median rent

$671/mo

College educated

31.4%

Homeownership

81.4%

Poverty rate

6.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47341; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Northeastern Wayne Schools

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$10,648NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Northeastern Elementary School is listed in Northeastern Wayne Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Northeastern Elementary School

Northeastern Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fountain City, IN, part of Northeastern Wayne Schools, serving approximately 592 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #686 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Northeastern Elementary School

What grades does Northeastern Elementary School serve?

Northeastern Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Northeastern Elementary School?

Northeastern Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 592 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Northeastern Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Northeastern Elementary School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Northeastern Elementary School rank in IN?

Northeastern Elementary School ranks #686 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Northeastern Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Northeastern Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Northeastern Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Northeastern Elementary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Northeastern Elementary School a charter school?

No, Northeastern Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Northeastern Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Northeastern Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northeastern Elementary School?

53.0% of students at Northeastern 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
592
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.0%
Area population (ZIP 47341)
2,513
Area average commute
25.9 min
Area median age
39.2
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 47341; 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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