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West Central Elementary School

Elementary School · West Central School Corp · Francesville, IN

A West Central School Corp elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.

1842 S US 421, Francesville, IN 47946

  • Math 34% vs IN 45% (2025)
  • Reading 30% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.66 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32.9% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29.1% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg-18.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11.2 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected-2.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.3:1
District spending per student$18,214
Chronic Absenteeism17.5%

Students at West Central Elementary School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency34%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
45%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency30%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 48 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 32% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
42%
2025
Math
34%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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

62.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where West 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 27Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$78,839

Median home value

$155,100

Median rent

$681/mo

College educated

9.1%

Homeownership

74.8%

Poverty rate

15.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47946; 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

West Central School Corp

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$18,214NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

West Central Elementary School is listed in West Central School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Central Elementary School

West Central Elementary School is a public elementary school in Francesville, IN, part of West Central School Corp, serving approximately 309 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,341 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Central Elementary School

What grades does West Central Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend West Central Elementary School?

West Central Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 309 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at West Central Elementary School is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Central Elementary School rank in IN?

West Central Elementary School ranks #1,341 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is West Central Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

West Central Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 West Central Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Central Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is West Central Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is West Central Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

62.5% of students at West 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
309
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Pulaski County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.5%
Area population (ZIP 47946)
2,175
Area average commute
27 min
Area median age
40.1
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 47946; 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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