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#1284 of 1,823 schools in IN
Tri-township Elementary School
Elementary School · Tri-township Cons School Corp · Wanatah, IN
A Tri-township Cons School Corp elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
PO Box 249, Wanatah, IN 46390
- Math 43% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tri-township Elementary School score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2011–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tri-township 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,219
Median home value
$218,400
Median rent
$1,280/mo
College educated
20.2%
Homeownership
89%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46390; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–6 | 4.8 mi | 507 | 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.
Tri-township Cons School Corp
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,786NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tri-township Elementary School is listed in Tri-Township Cons School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tri-township Elementary School
Tri-township Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wanatah, IN, part of Tri-township Cons School Corp, serving approximately 134 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,284 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tri-township Elementary School
What grades does Tri-township Elementary School serve?
Tri-township Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Tri-township Elementary School?
Tri-township Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 134 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tri-township Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tri-township Elementary School is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tri-township Elementary School rank in IN?
Tri-township Elementary School ranks #1,284 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Tri-township Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tri-township Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Tri-township Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tri-township Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Tri-township Elementary School a charter school?
No, Tri-township Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tri-township Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Tri-township Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tri-township Elementary School?
47.8% of students at Tri-township 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 134
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- LaPorte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.1%
- Phone
- (219) 733-2815
- Area population (ZIP 46390)
- 2,965
- Area average commute
- 33.7 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 46390; 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, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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