Summary:
The city of Williamsport, Indiana has a single public elementary school, Williamsport Elementary School, serving grades K-6 with an enrollment of 221 students. The school's student population is predominantly White (93.21%), with small percentages of Hispanic (4.07%) and African American (0.45%) students. Academically, Williamsport Elementary School's proficiency rates on the ILEARN assessments are generally lower than the MSD Warren County district and state averages across various grade levels and subject areas, with only 31.62% and 25.64% of students proficient in English Language Arts and Math, respectively, compared to the district's 38.51% and 35.37%.
The school faces several challenges, including a high rate of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch (64.71%), indicating significant socioeconomic challenges within the community. Additionally, the school has a chronic absenteeism rate of 8.7%, which can negatively impact student learning and academic outcomes. The school's spending per student is $10,468, and it maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14.4 to 1.
Overall, the analysis of Williamsport Elementary School reveals areas for improvement, particularly in academic performance, where the school lags behind district and state averages. The school's demographic composition and socioeconomic factors also suggest the need for targeted strategies and interventions to address the unique needs of its student population and promote greater educational equity and success.
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