Average
#841 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 46% in state
Based on limited data
Western Primary School
Elementary School · Western School Corporation · Russiaville, IN
A Western School Corporation elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 2nd.
2600 S 600 W, Russiaville, IN 46979
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on IN statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Western Primary 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
- County Safety: Low170/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,571
Median home value
$205,000
Median rent
$850/mo
College educated
31.4%
Homeownership
91.8%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46979; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Children's Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 4.6 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Boulevard Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 4.9 mi | 372 | 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.
Western School Corporation
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,600NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Western Primary School is listed in Western School Corporation; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Western Primary School
Western Primary School is a public elementary school in Russiaville, IN, part of Western School Corporation, serving approximately 542 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #841 of 1,823 schools in IN. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Western Primary School
What grades does Western Primary School serve?
Western Primary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Western Primary School?
Western Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 542 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Primary School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Western Primary School rank in IN?
Western Primary School ranks #841 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Western Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Western Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Western Primary School a charter school?
No, Western Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Western Primary School a Title I school?
No, Western Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Western Primary School?
47.4% of students at Western Primary 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 542
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Howard County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.9%
- Phone
- (765) 883-5528
- Area population (ZIP 46979)
- 5,026
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 46979; 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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