Western Intermediate School

Summary:

Western Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Russiaville, Indiana, serving 574 students in grades 3-5. The school is part of the Western School Corporation, which is ranked 51 out of 381 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Western Intermediate School consistently performs above the state average on ILEARN tests for English Language Arts and Math, with 43.8% of students proficient or better in ELA and 51.4% in Math, compared to state averages of 38.6% and 52.4% respectively. The school also exceeds the state average in 5th grade Social Studies. However, the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 6.5% in 2020-2021 to 12.2% in 2022-2023, though this is still lower than the nearby Kokomo School Corporation schools. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has increased from 26.17% to 38.68%.

Compared to the nearby Kokomo schools, Taylor Community School Corp, and Northwestern School Corp, Western Intermediate School has a significantly different racial composition, with 84.84% of students identifying as white, compared to higher percentages of African American and Hispanic students in the Kokomo schools. This suggests differences in the demographics and socioeconomic factors of the surrounding communities.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 2600 S 600 W
       Russiaville, IN  46979


(765) 883-5554

District: Western School Corporation

SchoolDigger Rank:
371st of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,724 Help


Students who attend Western Intermediate School usually attend:

Middle:    Western Middle School
High:    Western High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  574

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.8%
Hispanic:
5.6%
Two or more races:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Western Intermediate School ranks better than 63.3% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.33. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.8%), Hispanic (5.6%), two or more races (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Western Intermediate School is 16.2. (See more...)
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Compare Western Intermediate School employs 35.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Western Intermediate School is $7,724.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Western Intermediate School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Western School Corporation:

SchoolDigger ranks Western School Corporation 49th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Western Intermediate School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 61.33 386th 959 59.7%
2006 60.53 404th 961 58.0%
2007 64.05 362nd 985 63.2%
2008 55.71 508th 996 49.0%
2009 71.60 266th 1003 73.5%
2010 65.81 363rd 1009 64.0%
2011 72.26 259th 1025 74.7%
2012 67.41 333rd 1015 67.2%
2013 72.14 265th 1035 74.4%
2014 72.06 254th 1036 75.5%
2015 69.71 299th 1040 71.3%
2016 69.98 298th 1046 71.5%
2017 81.72 144th 1033 86.1%
2018 79.37 172nd 1027 83.3%
2019 70.33 295th 1031 71.4%
2021 68.52 317th 1016 68.8%
2022 70.53 300th 1020 70.6%
2023 74.17 242nd 1016 76.2%
2024 63.33 371st 1010 63.3%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Western Intermediate School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 484 25 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 516
1989 503 16 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1990 484 21 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 513
1991 458 15 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1992 461 14 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 479
1993 454 21 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 481
1994 471 18 7 3 1 n/a n/a 0 500
1995 455 20 13 2 0 n/a n/a 9 499
1996 455 20 13 2 0 n/a n/a 9 499
1997 449 21 7 5 0 n/a n/a 12 494
1998 462 10 14 2 2 n/a n/a 1 491
1999 457 7 10 4 0 n/a n/a 0 478
2000 481 22 9 4 1 n/a n/a 0 517
2001 484 27 11 7 0 n/a n/a 0 529
2002 484 29 9 5 1 n/a n/a 0 528
2003 484 29 9 5 1 n/a n/a 0 528
2004 495 21 5 7 1 n/a n/a 0 529
2005 485 22 8 13 0 n/a n/a 0 528
2006 494 20 8 12 0 n/a n/a 0 534
2007 486 31 11 7 1 n/a n/a 24 560
2008 507 24 7 2 0 n/a n/a 30 570
2009 529 21 13 5 1 n/a n/a 20 589
2010 538 17 13 6 0 n/a n/a 22 596
2011 539 20 13 9 1 0 20 0 602
2012 524 16 12 15 2 1 20 0 590
2013 549 14 7 14 2 0 21 0 607
2014 522 16 8 14 4 0 29 0 593
2015 529 18 8 15 3 0 37 0 610
2016 519 25 10 18 2 0 31 0 605
2017 550 30 11 19 0 0 30 0 640
2018 535 28 14 18 1 0 26 0 622
2019 531 32 14 18 2 0 30 0 627
2020 509 23 8 23 2 0 32 0 597
2021 497 19 12 25 1 0 31 0 585
2022 492 12 15 32 0 0 26 0 577
2023 487 12 16 32 0 0 27 0 574

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Western Intermediate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 516 24.6 20.9 11
1989 525 24.5 21.4 13
1990 513 23.8 21.5 13.1
1991 481 24.8 19.3 13.3
1992 479 22.7 21.1 15.4
1993 481 24.7 19.5 16.4
1994 500 25.2 19.8 12.4
1995 499 25.6 19.5 16.1
1996 499 25.6 19.5 16.1
1997 494 25.6 19.3 16.8
1998 491 26.1 18.8 13.1
1999 478 25.8 18.5 15.9
2000 517 n/a 0.0 18.4
2001 529 27.2 19.4 17.8
2002 528 27.3 19.3 18.8
2003 528 27.3 19.3 18.8
2004 529 28.1 18.8 21.2
2005 528 29.0 18.2 20.5
2006 534 29.9 17.9 21.3
2007 560 n/a n/a 26.7
2008 570 32.6 17.5 24.6
2009 589 32.9 17.9 24.4
2010 596 34.8 17.1 27.2
2011 602 32.3 18.5 31.4
2012 590 33.0 17.8 35.3
2013 607 33.4 18.1 33.3
2014 593 33.0 17.9 34.1
2015 610 34.0 17.9 36.7
2016 605 30.0 20.1 37.4
2017 640 36.0 17.7 37.5
2018 622 37.1 16.7 39.2
2019 627 37.0 16.9 39.4
2020 597 37.0 16.1 39
2021 585 40.1 14.5 33.8
2022 577 38.4 15.0 26.2
2023 574 35.4 16.2 38.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Western Intermediate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 516 24.6 20.9 11
1989 525 24.5 21.4 13
1990 513 23.8 21.5 13.1
1991 481 24.8 19.3 13.3
1992 479 22.7 21.1 15.4
1993 481 24.7 19.5 16.4
1994 500 25.2 19.8 12.4
1995 499 25.6 19.5 16.1
1996 499 25.6 19.5 16.1
1997 494 25.6 19.3 16.8
1998 491 26.1 18.8 13.1
1999 478 25.8 18.5 15.9
2000 517 n/a 0.0 18.4
2001 529 27.2 19.4 17.8
2002 528 27.3 19.3 18.8
2003 528 27.3 19.3 18.8
2004 529 28.1 18.8 21.2
2005 528 29.0 18.2 20.5
2006 534 29.9 17.9 21.3
2007 560 n/a n/a 26.7
2008 570 32.6 17.5 24.6
2009 589 32.9 17.9 24.4
2010 596 34.8 17.1 27.2
2011 602 32.3 18.5 31.4
2012 590 33.0 17.8 35.3
2013 607 33.4 18.1 33.3
2014 593 33.0 17.9 34.1
2015 610 34.0 17.9 36.7
2016 605 30.0 20.1 37.4
2017 640 36.0 17.7 37.5
2018 622 37.1 16.7 39.2
2019 627 37.0 16.9 39.4
2020 597 37.0 16.1 39
2021 585 40.1 14.5 33.8
2022 577 38.4 15.0 26.2
2023 574 35.4 16.2 38.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Western Intermediate School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $202 (2.9%) $6,778 (97.1%) $6,980
2020 $186 (2.5%) $7,219 (97.5%) $7,405
2021 $405 (5.2%) $7,387 (94.8%) $7,792
2022 $588 (7.6%) $7,136 (92.4%) $7,724

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Western Intermediate School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 295th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 242nd of 1016 Elementary schools
 4.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Western Intermediate School)51.352.4
 1.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Western School Corporation)51.352.4
 1.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Western Intermediate School)69.563.1
 6.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Western School Corporation)69.563.1
 6.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Western Intermediate School)49.544.9
 4.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Western School Corporation)49.544.9
 4.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Western Intermediate School)66.155.4
 10.7%
   4th Grade Math (Western School Corporation)66.155.4
 10.7%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Western Intermediate School)45.938
 7.9%
   4th Grade Science (Western School Corporation)45.938
 7.9%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Western Intermediate School)59.256.1
 3.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Western School Corporation)59.256.1
 3.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Western Intermediate School)69.752
 17.7%
   5th Grade Math (Western School Corporation)69.752
 17.7%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Western Intermediate School)49.357.7
 8.4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Western School Corporation)49.357.7
 8.4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students627574
 8.5%
African American3212
 62.5%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian1416
 14.3%
Hispanic1832
 77.8%
Pacific Islander00
White531487
 8.3%
Two or More Races3027
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.4%38.7%
 0.7%


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Students who attend Western Intermediate School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Western Middle School
High : Western High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 574 students attended Western Intermediate School.

Students at Western Intermediate School are 85% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American.

Western Intermediate School ranks 371st of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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