Very Good
#688 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 38% in state
Ossian Elementary
Elementary School · Norwell Community Schools · Ossian, IN
A Norwell Community Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
213 S Jefferson, Ossian, IN 46777
- Math 51% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ossian Elementary score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 48% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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
39.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ossian Elementary 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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low57/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,294
Median home value
$185,300
Median rent
$905/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
77.2%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46777; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–8 | 3.8 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Lancaster Central SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 542 | 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
- #2 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
Ossian Elementary is listed in Norwell Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ossian Elementary
Ossian Elementary is a public elementary school in Ossian, IN, part of Norwell Community Schools, serving approximately 568 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #688 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ossian Elementary
What grades does Ossian Elementary serve?
Ossian Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Ossian Elementary?
Ossian Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 568 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ossian Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ossian Elementary is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ossian Elementary rank in IN?
Ossian Elementary ranks #688 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Ossian Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ossian Elementary 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 Ossian Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ossian Elementary has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ossian Elementary a charter school?
No, Ossian Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ossian Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ossian Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ossian Elementary?
39.4% of students at Ossian Elementary 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
- 568
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Wells County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.7%
- Phone
- (260) 622-4179
- Area population (ZIP 46777)
- 6,136
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 46777; 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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