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#1245 of 1,823 schools in IN
Washington Twp Elementary School
Elementary School · East Porter County School Corp · Valparaiso, IN
An East Porter County School Corp elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
383 E SR 2, Valparaiso, IN 46383
- Math 45% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Washington Twp Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2020, to 41% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (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
27.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Washington Twp Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated874/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Valparaiso), 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
$75,575
Median home value
$258,400
Median rent
$1,144/mo
College educated
38%
Homeownership
66%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46383; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 296 | Compare → |
| Victory Christian Academy, IncPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 298 | Compare → |
| Immanuel Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–8 | 2.4 mi | 150 | Compare → |
| Flint Lake Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 2.7 mi | 471 | 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.
East Porter County School Corp
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $10,771NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Washington Twp Elementary School is listed in East Porter County School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Washington Twp Elementary School
Washington Twp Elementary School is a public elementary school in Valparaiso, IN, part of East Porter County School Corp, serving approximately 359 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,245 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Washington Twp Elementary School
What grades does Washington Twp Elementary School serve?
Washington Twp Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Washington Twp Elementary School?
Washington Twp Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 359 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Twp Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Twp Elementary School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Washington Twp Elementary School rank in IN?
Washington Twp Elementary School ranks #1,245 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Washington Twp Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Washington Twp Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Twp Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington Twp Elementary School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Washington Twp Elementary School a charter school?
No, Washington Twp Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Washington Twp Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Washington Twp Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Washington Twp Elementary School?
27.9% of students at Washington Twp 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
- 359
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Porter County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.0%
- Phone
- (219) 464-3598
- Area population (ZIP 46383)
- 42,464
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 46383; 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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