Northeastern Elementary School

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Northeastern Elementary School ranks 455 th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Northeastern Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fountain City, Indiana, serving 590 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Randolph Southern School Corp, which is ranked 164 out of 381 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Northeastern Elementary School stands out in several ways. It has a significantly higher percentage of white students (91.69%) compared to the state average and nearby schools like Vaile Elementary (53.62% white) and Charles Elementary (63.44% white). The school also has a higher chronic absenteeism rate (13.3%) than the state average, though it is lower than some neighboring schools like Hagerstown Elementary (18.8%) and Centerville-Abington Elementary (10.1%). While Northeastern Elementary's test scores in English Language Arts are generally lower than state and district averages, its math proficiency rates are higher.

Another notable aspect of Northeastern Elementary is its relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (54.58%), which is higher than the state average and some nearby schools. However, the school has seen a steady increase in spending per student, from $6,795 in 2018-2019 to $9,129 in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average. Despite its challenges, Northeastern Elementary has shown some improvement in its ranking among Indiana elementary schools, rising from 669 in 2018-2019 to 455 in 2023-2024.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

534 W Wallace Rd
Fountain City, IN 47341

(765) 847-2595

District: Northeastern Wayne Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
455^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,129

Students who attend Northeastern Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Northeastern Middle School
High:	Northeastern High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 590

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.7%

Two or more races:

4.9%

Hispanic:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Northeastern Elementary School ranks better than 55% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.31. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.7%), two or more races (4.9%), Hispanic (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northeastern Elementary School is 14.7. (See more...)

Compare Northeastern Elementary School employs 40 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northeastern Elementary School is $9,129.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Northeastern Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Northeastern Wayne Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Northeastern Wayne Schools 185^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Northeastern Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2004	55.16	173^rd	326	46.9%
2005	62.59	368^th	959	61.6%
2006	59.50	416^th	961	56.7%
2007	70.43	274^th	985	72.2%
2008	63.16	377^th	996	62.1%
2009	61.09	427^th	1003	57.4%
2010	44.50	660^th	1009	34.6%
2011	56.58	524^th	1025	48.9%
2012	58.98	473^rd	1015	53.4%
2013	67.72	343^rd	1035	66.9%
2014	53.67	563^rd	1036	45.7%
2015	45.59	655^th	1040	37.0%
2016	35.22	776^th	1046	25.8%
2017	42.89	660^th	1033	36.1%
2018	52.75	554^th	1027	46.1%
2019	41.51	669^th	1031	35.1%
2021	60.71	401^st	1016	60.5%
2022	65.64	355^th	1020	65.2%
2023	61.21	403^rd	1016	60.3%
2024	56.31	455^th	1010	55.0%

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Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Northeastern Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	626	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	628
1989	602	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	606
1990	600	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	603
1991	623	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	628
1992	600	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	603
1993	616	6	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	623
1994	616	9	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	626
1995	615	10	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	1	632
1996	615	10	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	1	632
1997	608	6	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	10	625
1998	600	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	603
1999	600	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	603
2000	596	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	597
2001	562	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	564
2002	564	3	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	573
2003	564	3	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	573
2004	552	4	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	561
2005	560	7	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	571
2006	556	8	0	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	571
2007	534	6	0	5	6	n/a	n/a	3	554
2008	518	4	0	4	9	n/a	n/a	4	539
2009	532	4	0	3	8	n/a	n/a	3	550
2010	558	3	0	2	5	n/a	n/a	3	571
2011	552	3	0	4	11	0	12	0	582
2012	551	1	2	7	0	0	16	0	577
2013	590	1	1	6	0	0	16	0	614
2014	595	0	1	8	0	0	22	0	626
2015	513	3	1	7	0	0	27	0	551
2016	532	5	0	6	1	0	26	0	570
2017	573	7	0	6	2	0	25	0	613
2018	570	6	0	4	1	0	28	0	609
2019	570	11	0	5	1	1	29	0	617
2020	544	14	0	7	1	1	26	0	593
2021	542	10	1	11	2	1	22	0	589
2022	522	5	0	13	2	1	26	0	569
2023	541	9	0	10	1	0	29	0	590

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 Northeastern Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	628	29.3	21.4	13.2
1989	606	30.3	20.0	8.3
1990	603	30.3	19.9	11.1
1991	628	30.3	20.7	13.5
1992	603	28.3	21.3	15.3
1993	623	29.4	21.2	16.7
1994	626	29.2	21.4	16.8
1995	632	30.2	20.9	16.6
1996	632	30.2	20.9	16.6
1997	625	1.0	625.0	14.1
1998	603	30.1	20.0	12.3
1999	603	30.7	19.6	13.8
2000	597	31.3	19.1	17.3
2001	564	31.5	17.9	17.7
2002	573	31.3	18.3	26.2
2003	573	31.3	18.3	26.2
2004	561	33.7	16.6	23
2005	571	33.8	16.9	20.5
2006	571	33.8	16.9	25.4
2007	554	n/a	n/a	24.5
2008	539	34.0	15.9	26.2
2009	550	34.2	16.1	31.1
2010	571	34.1	16.7	34.5
2011	582	30.6	18.9	37.3
2012	577	35.2	16.3	41.1
2013	614	30.7	19.9	40.2
2014	626	33.0	18.9	42
2015	551	29.0	19.0	45.7
2016	570	32.0	17.8	45.4
2017	613	37.0	16.5	48.5
2018	609	37.0	16.4	47.5
2019	617	37.1	16.6	44.6
2020	593	37.0	16.0	43.3
2021	589	37.0	15.9	45.7
2022	569	38.6	14.7	42
2023	590	40.0	14.7	54.6

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 Northeastern Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	628	29.3	21.4	13.2
1989	606	30.3	20.0	8.3
1990	603	30.3	19.9	11.1
1991	628	30.3	20.7	13.5
1992	603	28.3	21.3	15.3
1993	623	29.4	21.2	16.7
1994	626	29.2	21.4	16.8
1995	632	30.2	20.9	16.6
1996	632	30.2	20.9	16.6
1997	625	1.0	625.0	14.1
1998	603	30.1	20.0	12.3
1999	603	30.7	19.6	13.8
2000	597	31.3	19.1	17.3
2001	564	31.5	17.9	17.7
2002	573	31.3	18.3	26.2
2003	573	31.3	18.3	26.2
2004	561	33.7	16.6	23
2005	571	33.8	16.9	20.5
2006	571	33.8	16.9	25.4
2007	554	n/a	n/a	24.5
2008	539	34.0	15.9	26.2
2009	550	34.2	16.1	31.1
2010	571	34.1	16.7	34.5
2011	582	30.6	18.9	37.3
2012	577	35.2	16.3	41.1
2013	614	30.7	19.9	40.2
2014	626	33.0	18.9	42
2015	551	29.0	19.0	45.7
2016	570	32.0	17.8	45.4
2017	613	37.0	16.5	48.5
2018	609	37.0	16.4	47.5
2019	617	37.1	16.6	44.6
2020	593	37.0	16.0	43.3
2021	589	37.0	15.9	45.7
2022	569	38.6	14.7	42
2023	590	40.0	14.7	54.6

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 Northeastern Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$387 (5.7%)	$6,408 (94.3%)	$6,795
2020	$303 (4.3%)	$6,735 (95.7%)	$7,038
2021	$560 (7.6%)	$6,829 (92.4%)	$7,389
2022	$1,414 (15.5%)	$7,716 (84.5%)	$9,129

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northeastern Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 669^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 403^rd of 1016 Elementary schools	25.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northeastern Elementary School)	31.5	22.1	9.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northeastern Wayne Schools)	31.5	22.1	9.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Northeastern Elementary School)	53.7	43.7	10%
3rd Grade Math (Northeastern Wayne Schools)	53.7	43.7	10%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Northeastern Elementary School)	44.7	44	0.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Northeastern Wayne Schools)	44.7	44	0.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Northeastern Elementary School)	40.4	50	9.6%
4th Grade Math (Northeastern Wayne Schools)	40.4	50	9.6%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Northeastern Elementary School)	50	60.9	10.9%
4th Grade Science (Northeastern Wayne Schools)	50	60.9	10.9%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Northeastern Elementary School)	40.6	44.7	4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Northeastern Wayne Schools)	40.6	44.7	4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Northeastern Elementary School)	39.6	52.9	13.3%
5th Grade Math (Northeastern Wayne Schools)	39.6	52.9	13.3%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Northeastern Elementary School)	41.5	45.9	4.4%
5th Grade Social Studies (Northeastern Wayne Schools)	41.5	45.9	4.4%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	617	590	4.4%
African American	11	9	18.2%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	10	100%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	570	541	5.1%
Two or More Races	29	29
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.6%	54.6%	10%

Schools Near Northeastern Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)					ILEARN Math (2024)					ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Northeastern Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	534 W Wallace Rd	Fountain City	47341	Wayne County	Northeastern Wayne Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 847-2595	590	40	14.7	54.6%	541 (91.7%)	9 (1.5%)	10 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.9%)	56.3	455^th of 1010 public elementary schools	55.0%		61.2	403^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	60.3%	52	40.0	23.4	55.1		39.2	56.3	36.2	43.8		44.9	48.3	$9,129	$1,414	$7,716
Crestdale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	701 Crestdale Drive	Richmond	47374	Wayne County	Richmond Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 973-3415	390	26	14.7	80.3%	263 (67.4%)	35 (9.0%)	20 (5.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	69 (17.7%)	48.1	546^th of 1010 public elementary schools	45.9%		27.9	748^th of 1016 public elementary schools	26.4%	202	42.0	34.0			37.9	50.0	39.6			44.7		$11,904	$2,708	$9,196
Fairview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	60 NW 'L' St	Richmond	47374	Wayne County	Richmond Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 973-3442	296	24	12.5	89.9%	197 (66.6%)	15 (5.1%)	40 (13.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (13.9%)	14.5	873^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	13.6%		16.6	851^st of 1016 public elementary schools	16.2%	22	13.6	23.1			18.8	27.3	21.2			24.0		$12,407	$2,177	$10,230
Starr Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	301 N 19th St	Richmond	47374	Wayne County	Richmond Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 973-3426	212	21	10.2	92.9%	110 (51.9%)	23 (10.8%)	32 (15.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (21.2%)	20.9	804^th of 1010 public elementary schools	20.4%		7.5	962^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	5.3%	158	25.0	25.0			25.0	26.9	27.3			27.1		$15,062	$2,115	$12,947
Westview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1707 SW 'A' St	Richmond	47374	Wayne County	Richmond Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 973-3445	241	18	13.4	77.2%	169 (70.1%)	17 (7.1%)	12 (5.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	41 (17.0%)	29.4	734^th of 1010 public elementary schools	27.3%		17.2	848^th of 1016 public elementary schools	16.5%	114	30.8	25.0			28.0	44.7	22.2			33.8		$13,449	$1,867	$11,582
Vaile Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	300 S 14th St	Richmond	47374	Wayne County	Richmond Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 973-3433	304	23	13.3	92.1%	163 (53.6%)	30 (9.9%)	48 (15.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (20.1%)	19.7	817^th of 1010 public elementary schools	19.1%		18.8	827^th of 1016 public elementary schools	18.6%	10	15.3	33.3			23.1	23.7	28.9			26.0		$12,791	$1,896	$10,895
Charles Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	2400 Reeveston Rd	Richmond	47374	Wayne County	Richmond Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 973-3441	331	21	15.9	58.9%	210 (63.4%)	30 (9.1%)	23 (6.9%)	10 (3.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (16.9%)	89.9	71^st of 1010 public elementary schools	93.0%		58.8	437^th of 1016 public elementary schools	57.0%	366	57.4	69.6			63.6	74.1	69.6			71.8		$11,735	$1,803	$9,932
Randolph Southern Elementary School	Public	K-6	3 Rebel Dr	Lynn	47355	Randolph County	Randolph Southern School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 874-1141	294	19	15.4	57.5%	266 (90.5%)	5 (1.7%)	11 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.7%)	61.6	394^th of 1010 public elementary schools	61.0%		59.9	417^th of 1016 public elementary schools	59.0%	23	31.0	32.3	59.3	43.2	40.2	52.4	41.9	63.0	48.7	51.1	44.4	$8,808	$849	$7,959
Rose Hamilton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1281 Round Barn Rd S	Centerville	47330	Wayne County	Centerville-Abington Com Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 966-3911	408	25	16.3	51.2%	364 (89.2%)	5 (1.2%)	11 (2.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.1%)								(n/a)												$8,391	$1,266	$7,125
Centerville-Abington Elementary School	Public	3-6	200-300 W South St	Centerville	47330	Wayne County	Centerville-Abington Com Schools	No	No	No	No	(765) 855-5132	552	31	18.0	45.8%	496 (89.9%)	4 (0.7%)	13 (2.4%)	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	29 (5.3%)	60.8	403^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	60.1%		65.9	349^th of 1016 public elementary schools	65.6%	54	26.5	40.6	45.4	59.6	43.3	48.5	39.1	34.8	63.8	46.6	46.8	$7,963	$595	$7,368

Frequently Asked Questions about Northeastern Elementary School

How many students attend Northeastern Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 590 students attended Northeastern Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Northeastern Elementary School?

Students at Northeastern Elementary School are 92% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Northeastern Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Northeastern Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Northeastern Middle School
High : Northeastern High School

What district is Northeastern Elementary School in?

Northeastern Wayne Schools

Is Northeastern Elementary School a good school?

Northeastern Elementary School ranks 455^th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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