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#447 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 25% in state

Washington Elementary School

Elementary School · Warsaw Community Schools · Warsaw, IN

A Warsaw Community Schools elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

423 W Kincaide St, Warsaw, IN 46580

  • Math 49% vs IN 45% (2025)
  • Reading 50% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.95 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48.4% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.8% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg-3.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.6 pts
Overall Proficiency49% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected+7.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
District spending per student$12,365
Chronic Absenteeism7.4%

Students at Washington Elementary School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency49%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
45%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency50%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 28 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 49% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
88%
ELA
91%
2014
Math
64%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
63%
ELA
83%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
74%
2017
Math
70%
ELA
73%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
42%
2025
Math
49%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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

48.2%

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 Washington 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,186/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Warsaw), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$70,978

Median home value

$175,700

Median rent

$963/mo

College educated

24.5%

Homeownership

74.9%

Poverty rate

9.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46580; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lakeland Christian Academy, ElementaryPrivate · tuition6.1privateK–40.3 mi92Compare →
Eisenhower Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.6K–61.4 mi469Compare →
Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.8K–61.7 mi472Compare →
Sacred Heart Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–61.9 mi139Compare →

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.

Warsaw Community Schools

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#7 of 11
District spending per student
$12,365NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Washington Elementary School is listed in Warsaw Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Washington Elementary School

Washington Elementary School is a public elementary school in Warsaw, IN, part of Warsaw Community Schools, serving approximately 515 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #447 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Washington Elementary School

What grades does Washington Elementary School serve?

Washington Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Washington Elementary School?

Washington Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 515 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Washington Elementary School rank in IN?

Washington Elementary School ranks #447 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Washington Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Washington Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Washington Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Washington Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Washington Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

48.2% of students at Washington 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
515
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Kosciusko County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.4%
Area population (ZIP 46580)
21,812
Area average commute
17.2 min
Area median age
38.9
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 46580; 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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