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#752 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 41% in state
Wayne Center Elem School
Elementary School · East Noble School Corporation · Kendallville, IN
An East Noble School Corporation elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1231 E Appleman Rd, Kendallville, IN 46755
- Math 53% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wayne Center Elem School score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 22 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wayne Center Elem 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated909/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kendallville), 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
$66,034
Median home value
$160,300
Median rent
$722/mo
College educated
17.4%
Homeownership
66.7%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46755; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Side Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 300 | Compare → |
| Northeast in Spec Ed CoopEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| St John Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–8 | 2.0 mi | 97 | Compare → |
| South Side Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 2.7 mi | 303 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
East Noble School Corporation
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $10,595NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wayne Center Elem School is listed in East Noble School Corporation; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wayne Center Elem School
Wayne Center Elem School is a public elementary school in Kendallville, IN, part of East Noble School Corporation, serving approximately 322 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #752 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wayne Center Elem School
What grades does Wayne Center Elem School serve?
Wayne Center Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Wayne Center Elem School?
Wayne Center Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 322 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayne Center Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayne Center Elem School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wayne Center Elem School rank in IN?
Wayne Center Elem School ranks #752 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Wayne Center Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wayne Center Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Wayne Center Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wayne Center Elem School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wayne Center Elem School a charter school?
No, Wayne Center Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wayne Center Elem School a Title I school?
No, Wayne Center Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wayne Center Elem School?
26.4% of students at Wayne Center Elem 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 322
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Noble County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.3%
- Phone
- (260) 347-2548
- Area population (ZIP 46755)
- 15,528
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 46755; 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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