Lester B Sommer Elementary School

Summary:

Lester B Sommer Elementary School is a public elementary school in Crawfordsville, Indiana, serving 337 students in grades PK-5 and part of the North Montgomery Community School Corporation district.

Lester B Sommer Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages on ILEARN tests, with 49.23% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 55.38% in Math, compared to 40.48% and 51.76% for the district, respectively. However, the school faces challenges with a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 13.7% compared to the state average. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 39.17%, indicating a larger proportion of economically disadvantaged students. The school's student-teacher ratio of 16.8 is also higher than nearby Sugar Creek Elementary School (14.9) and Pleasant Hill Elementary School (16.3).

Lester B Sommer Elementary has a predominantly white student population at 87.83%, which contrasts with the more diverse student bodies of nearby schools like Laura Hose Elementary and Mollie B Hoover Elementary. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 315 out of 1010 Indiana elementary schools in 2023-2024 to as low as 740 out of 1040 in 2014-2015, but has generally improved in recent years with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3794 W Us 136
       Crawfordsville, IN  47933


(765) 362-3979

District: North Montgomery Com School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
315th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,992 Help


Students who attend Lester B Sommer Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    North Montgomery Middle School
High:    North Montgomery High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  337

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.8%
Hispanic:
9.2%
Two or more races:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.2% Help


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Compare Details Lester B Sommer Elementary School ranks better than 68.8% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the North Montgomery Com School Corp District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.06. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 Lester B Sommer Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the North Montgomery Com School Corp District. Racial makeup is: White (87.8%), Hispanic (9.2%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lester B Sommer Elementary School is 16.8, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the North Montgomery Com School Corp District! (See more...)
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Compare Lester B Sommer Elementary School employs 20 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lester B Sommer Elementary School is $9,992. 1 elementary schools in the North Montgomery Com School Corp District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lester B Sommer Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

North Montgomery Com School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks North Montgomery Com School Corp 77th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lester B Sommer Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 59.79 414th 959 56.8%
2006 80.86 125th 961 87.0%
2007 55.31 509th 985 48.3%
2008 64.66 353rd 996 64.6%
2009 62.65 398th 1003 60.3%
2010 62.99 414th 1009 59.0%
2011 64.43 395th 1025 61.5%
2012 50.88 596th 1015 41.3%
2013 47.61 654th 1035 36.8%
2014 38.68 760th 1036 26.6%
2015 37.61 740th 1040 28.8%
2016 50.13 609th 1046 41.8%
2017 41.91 677th 1033 34.5%
2018 56.24 509th 1027 50.4%
2019 44.06 637th 1031 38.2%
2021 62.98 372nd 1016 63.4%
2022 63.16 383rd 1020 62.5%
2023 69.67 309th 1016 69.6%
2024 68.06 315th 1010 68.8%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Monday, August 8, 2011

Open Quote Excellent teachers....great support staff.....exceptional administrators. Overall, a great place to send children with all types of learning abilities.....the very bright, the average student and the students enrolled in the exceptional learners program! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lester B Sommer Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 284 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1990 279 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1991 301 0 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 306
1992 273 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 278
1993 285 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 287
1994 273 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 274
1995 275 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 278
1996 275 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 278
1997 294 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1998 313 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 317
1999 310 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 314
2000 331 4 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 338
2001 333 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 338
2002 305 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 308
2003 305 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 308
2004 294 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 295
2005 313 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 316
2006 316 1 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 323
2007 289 0 2 10 0 n/a n/a 8 309
2008 295 0 2 12 0 n/a n/a 6 315
2009 282 0 2 17 0 n/a n/a 6 307
2010 288 1 2 16 0 n/a n/a 6 313
2011 252 2 4 20 1 0 6 0 285
2012 252 2 5 19 0 0 6 0 284
2013 237 2 5 16 0 0 3 0 263
2014 236 1 5 19 0 0 3 0 264
2015 253 1 4 28 0 0 5 0 291
2016 237 1 3 23 0 0 4 0 268
2017 246 1 1 32 2 0 7 0 289
2018 287 1 0 33 0 0 5 0 326
2019 252 1 0 33 2 0 6 0 294
2020 269 1 0 35 3 0 7 0 315
2021 270 1 0 34 1 0 10 0 316
2022 267 2 0 34 2 0 5 0 310
2023 296 0 0 31 2 0 8 0 337

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 Lester B Sommer Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 286 20.3 14.0 10.1
1990 280 21.3 13.1 7.1
1991 306 22.2 13.7 9.2
1992 278 17.5 15.8 10.1
1993 287 15.7 18.3 16.7
1994 274 15.2 18.0 13.1
1995 278 16.0 17.4 11.2
1996 278 16.0 17.4 11.2
1997 299 17.3 17.3 17.1
1998 317 16.2 19.6 14.5
1999 314 17.6 17.8 21
2000 338 18.7 18.1 25.4
2001 338 18.6 18.2 24
2002 308 18.3 16.8 30.2
2003 308 18.3 16.8 30.2
2004 295 18.5 15.9 32.5
2005 316 17.5 18.1 30.1
2006 323 17.8 18.1 29.4
2007 309 n/a n/a 31.9
2008 315 18.0 17.5 33
2009 307 18.0 17.1 38.5
2010 313 17.9 17.4 48.2
2011 285 15.3 18.5 44.9
2012 284 17.0 16.7 47.2
2013 263 14.0 18.7 51
2014 264 15.0 17.6 48.9
2015 291 15.0 19.4 46.7
2016 268 15.0 17.8 48.9
2017 289 15.0 19.2 47.8
2018 326 16.0 20.3 48.5
2019 294 15.0 19.6 44.6
2020 315 17.0 18.5 42.9
2021 316 16.0 19.7 41.5
2022 310 19.0 16.3 33.2
2023 337 20.0 16.8 39.2

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 Lester B Sommer Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 286 20.3 14.0 10.1
1990 280 21.3 13.1 7.1
1991 306 22.2 13.7 9.2
1992 278 17.5 15.8 10.1
1993 287 15.7 18.3 16.7
1994 274 15.2 18.0 13.1
1995 278 16.0 17.4 11.2
1996 278 16.0 17.4 11.2
1997 299 17.3 17.3 17.1
1998 317 16.2 19.6 14.5
1999 314 17.6 17.8 21
2000 338 18.7 18.1 25.4
2001 338 18.6 18.2 24
2002 308 18.3 16.8 30.2
2003 308 18.3 16.8 30.2
2004 295 18.5 15.9 32.5
2005 316 17.5 18.1 30.1
2006 323 17.8 18.1 29.4
2007 309 n/a n/a 31.9
2008 315 18.0 17.5 33
2009 307 18.0 17.1 38.5
2010 313 17.9 17.4 48.2
2011 285 15.3 18.5 44.9
2012 284 17.0 16.7 47.2
2013 263 14.0 18.7 51
2014 264 15.0 17.6 48.9
2015 291 15.0 19.4 46.7
2016 268 15.0 17.8 48.9
2017 289 15.0 19.2 47.8
2018 326 16.0 20.3 48.5
2019 294 15.0 19.6 44.6
2020 315 17.0 18.5 42.9
2021 316 16.0 19.7 41.5
2022 310 19.0 16.3 33.2
2023 337 20.0 16.8 39.2

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 Lester B Sommer Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $709 (7.8%) $8,412 (92.2%) $9,122
2020 $661 (7.5%) $8,152 (92.5%) $8,813
2021 $878 (8.9%) $8,974 (91.1%) $9,852
2022 $1,250 (12.5%) $8,742 (87.5%) $9,992

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lester B Sommer Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 637th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 309th of 1016 Elementary schools
 31.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lester B Sommer Elementary School)3540.4
 5.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Montgomery Com School Corp)41.344.8
 3.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Lester B Sommer Elementary School)41.759.6
 17.9%
   3rd Grade Math (North Montgomery Com School Corp)51.762.8
 11.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lester B Sommer Elementary School)42.656.8
 14.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (North Montgomery Com School Corp)51.254.8
 3.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Lester B Sommer Elementary School)44.763.6
 18.9%
   4th Grade Math (North Montgomery Com School Corp)55.361.4
 6.1%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Lester B Sommer Elementary School)46.845.5
 1.3%
   4th Grade Science (North Montgomery Com School Corp)54.550.4
 4.1%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lester B Sommer Elementary School)54.252.5
 1.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (North Montgomery Com School Corp)53.456.2
 2.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Lester B Sommer Elementary School)56.359.3
 3%
   5th Grade Math (North Montgomery Com School Corp)54.961
 6.1%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Lester B Sommer Elementary School)33.327.1
 6.2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (North Montgomery Com School Corp)41.444.5
 3.1%
   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 Students294337
 14.6%
African American10
 100%
American Indian22
Asian00
Hispanic3331
 6.1%
Pacific Islander00
White252296
 17.5%
Two or More Races68
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.6%39.2%
 5.4%


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Lester B Sommer Elementary School ranks 315th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Lester B Sommer Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : North Montgomery Middle School
High : North Montgomery High School

Students at Lester B Sommer Elementary School are 88% White, 9% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 337 students attended Lester B Sommer Elementary School.


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