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#1476 of 1,823 schools in IN

Warren Central Elementary School

Elementary School · Msd Warren County · West Lebanon, IN

A Msd Warren County elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.

1224 S SR 263, West Lebanon, IN 47991

  • Math 40% vs IN 45% (2025)
  • Reading 37% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.92 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39.7% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg-11.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.2 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected-1.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.1:1
District spending per student$11,308
Chronic Absenteeism10.8%

Students at Warren Central Elementary School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency40%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
45%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency37%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 51 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 38% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
41%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
39%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
39%
2022
Math
48%
2025
Math
40%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (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 40 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

50.7%

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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The neighborhood

Where Warren Central 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 26Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$102,643

Median home value

$127,700

Median rent

$581/mo

College educated

5.7%

Homeownership

63.8%

Poverty rate

3.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47991; 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 in MSD Warren County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pine Village Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.6K–6Not available183Compare →
Williamsport Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.5K–6Not available212Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Msd Warren County

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$11,308NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Warren Central Elementary School is listed in MSD Warren County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Warren Central Elementary School

Warren Central Elementary School is a public elementary school in West Lebanon, IN, part of Msd Warren County, serving approximately 381 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,476 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Warren Central Elementary School

What grades does Warren Central Elementary School serve?

Warren Central Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Warren Central Elementary School?

Warren Central Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 381 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Warren Central Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Warren Central Elementary School is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Warren Central Elementary School rank in IN?

Warren Central Elementary School ranks #1,476 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Warren Central Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Warren Central Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Warren Central Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Warren Central Elementary School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Warren Central Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Warren Central Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

50.7% of students at Warren Central 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 – 6th
Enrollment
381
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Warren County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.8%
Area population (ZIP 47991)
1,398
Area average commute
31.8 min
Area median age
47.8
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 47991; 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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