Below Average
#1502 of 1,823 schools in IN
O J Neighbours Elementary School
Elementary School · Wabash City Schools · Wabash, IN
A Wabash City Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
1545 N Wabash St, Wabash, IN 46992
- Math 34% vs IN 48% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at O J Neighbours Elementary School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 35 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.7%
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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Where O J Neighbours 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,500
Median home value
$141,800
Median rent
$697/mo
College educated
22.9%
Homeownership
77.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46992; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lh Carpenter Early Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–K | 1.2 mi | 206 | Compare → |
| St Bernard Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 48 | Compare → |
| Emmanuel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| Sharp Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 3–6 | 2.9 mi | 270 | 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.
Wabash City Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,562NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
O J Neighbours Elementary School is listed in Wabash City Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About O J Neighbours Elementary School
O J Neighbours Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wabash, IN, part of Wabash City Schools, serving approximately 384 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,502 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about O J Neighbours Elementary School
What grades does O J Neighbours Elementary School serve?
O J Neighbours Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend O J Neighbours Elementary School?
O J Neighbours Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 384 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at O J Neighbours Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at O J Neighbours Elementary School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does O J Neighbours Elementary School rank in IN?
O J Neighbours Elementary School ranks #1,502 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is O J Neighbours Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
O J Neighbours Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 O J Neighbours Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, O J Neighbours Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is O J Neighbours Elementary School a charter school?
No, O J Neighbours Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is O J Neighbours Elementary School a Title I school?
No, O J Neighbours Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for O J Neighbours Elementary School?
60.7% of students at O J Neighbours 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 384
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Wabash County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.4%
- Phone
- (260) 563-2345
- Area population (ZIP 46992)
- 16,475
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 46992; 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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