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#600 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 33% in state

Syracuse Elementary School

Elementary School · Wawasee Community School Corp · Syracuse, IN

A Wawasee Community School Corp elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

12799 N Kern Road, Syracuse, IN 46567

  • Math 52% vs IN 46% (2025)
  • Reading 44% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52.4% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43.3% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg+0.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.1 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected+10.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile72th
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$13,748
Chronic Absenteeism19.8%

Students at Syracuse Elementary School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency52%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
46%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency44%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 34 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 48% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
81%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
70%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
63%
2016
Math
59%
ELA
60%
2017
Math
51%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
41%
2020*
Math
49%
ELA
38%
2021*
Math
49%
ELA
38%
2022
Math
46%
2025
Math
52%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (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

55%

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 Syracuse 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average396/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$73,277

Median home value

$228,200

Median rent

$964/mo

College educated

25.4%

Homeownership

80%

Poverty rate

6.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46567; 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

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Milford Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–84.8 mi283Compare →
North Webster Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2K–5Not available449Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Wawasee Community School Corp

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$13,748NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Syracuse Elementary School is listed in Wawasee Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Syracuse Elementary School

Syracuse Elementary School is a public elementary school in Syracuse, IN, part of Wawasee Community School Corp, serving approximately 500 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #600 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Syracuse Elementary School

What grades does Syracuse Elementary School serve?

Syracuse Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Syracuse Elementary School?

Syracuse Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 500 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Syracuse Elementary School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Syracuse Elementary School rank in IN?

Syracuse Elementary School ranks #600 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Syracuse Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Syracuse Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Syracuse Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Syracuse Elementary School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Syracuse Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Syracuse Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

55.0% of students at Syracuse 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
500
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Kosciusko County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.8%
Area population (ZIP 46567)
9,371
Area average commute
21.8 min
Area median age
48
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 46567; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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