Below Average
#1513 of 1,823 schools in IN
Wood Memorial Primary School
Elementary School · East Gibson School Corporation · Oakland City, IN
An East Gibson School Corporation elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
945 S Franklin St-Suite B, Oakland City, IN 47660
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2021)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wood Memorial Primary School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 47% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wood Memorial 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average443/100K
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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
$53,791
Median home value
$132,600
Median rent
$922/mo
College educated
19.7%
Homeownership
72.5%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47660; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in East Gibson School Corporation
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Memorial Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–6 | Not available | 145 | 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.
East Gibson School Corporation
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,766NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wood Memorial Primary School is listed in East Gibson School Corporation; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wood Memorial Primary School
Wood Memorial Primary School is a public elementary school in Oakland City, IN, part of East Gibson School Corporation, serving approximately 156 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,513 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wood Memorial Primary School
What grades does Wood Memorial Primary School serve?
Wood Memorial Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Wood Memorial Primary School?
Wood Memorial Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 156 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wood Memorial Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wood Memorial Primary School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wood Memorial Primary School rank in IN?
Wood Memorial Primary School ranks #1,513 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Wood Memorial Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wood Memorial Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Wood Memorial Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wood Memorial Primary School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Wood Memorial Primary School a charter school?
No, Wood Memorial Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wood Memorial Primary School a Title I school?
No, Wood Memorial Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wood Memorial Primary School?
60.9% of students at Wood Memorial 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 156
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Gibson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.1%
- Phone
- (812) 749-6133
- Area population (ZIP 47660)
- 4,819
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 44
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 47660; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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