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#1112 of 1,823 schools in IN
William F Loper Elementary School
Elementary School · Shelbyville Central Schools · Shelbyville, IN
A Shelbyville Central Schools elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
901 Loper Dr, Shelbyville, IN 46176
- Math 48% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at William F Loper Elementary School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 41% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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
41.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where William F Loper Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,276/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Shelbyville), 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
$66,045
Median home value
$172,400
Median rent
$962/mo
College educated
19.1%
Homeownership
66.3%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46176; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Shelbyville Central Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,582NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
William F Loper Elementary School is listed in Shelbyville Central Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William F Loper Elementary School
William F Loper Elementary School is a public elementary school in Shelbyville, IN, part of Shelbyville Central Schools, serving approximately 640 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,112 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William F Loper Elementary School
What grades does William F Loper Elementary School serve?
William F Loper Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend William F Loper Elementary School?
William F Loper Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 640 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William F Loper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at William F Loper Elementary School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William F Loper Elementary School rank in IN?
William F Loper Elementary School ranks #1,112 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is William F Loper Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
William F Loper Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 William F Loper Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William F Loper Elementary School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is William F Loper Elementary School a charter school?
No, William F Loper Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William F Loper Elementary School a Title I school?
No, William F Loper Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William F Loper Elementary School?
41.4% of students at William F Loper 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
- 640
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.2%
- Phone
- (317) 398-9725
- Area population (ZIP 46176)
- 28,581
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 46176; 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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