West Central Elementary School

Summary:

West Central Elementary School is a public elementary school in Francesville, Indiana, serving 325 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the West Central School Corporation, which is ranked 130 out of 381 school districts in the state.

While West Central Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (87.69%) compared to nearby schools, its academic performance lags behind state and district averages. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (23.12%) and Math (33.17%) fall well short of the state averages of 38.6% and 52.4%, respectively. Additionally, West Central Elementary has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 13.3% to 16.8% over the past three years, and a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as DeMotte Elementary School in the Kankakee Valley School Corporation, West Central Elementary consistently underperforms in academic measures while having higher rates of chronic absenteeism and free/reduced lunch recipients. This suggests that socioeconomic factors may be playing a significant role in the school's outcomes, and addressing these challenges could help improve the overall performance and educational experience for its students.


Detail:

Public K-6

 1842 S Us 421
       Francesville, IN  47946


(219) 567-9741

District: West Central School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
738th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,739 Help


Students who attend West Central Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    West Central Middle School
High:    West Central Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.7 Help
Number of students:  325

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.7%
Hispanic:
6.8%
Two or more races:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Central Elementary School ranks worse than 73.1% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.21. (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 (87.7%), Hispanic (6.8%), two or more races (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Central Elementary School is 17.7. (See more...)
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Compare West Central Elementary School employs 18.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Central Elementary School is $11,739.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

West Central School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks West Central School Corp 145th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Central Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 69.05 269th 959 71.9%
2006 60.56 403rd 961 58.1%
2007 63.83 366th 985 62.8%
2008 59.19 453rd 996 54.5%
2009 64.77 373rd 1003 62.8%
2010 58.22 498th 1009 50.6%
2011 39.22 747th 1025 27.1%
2012 34.08 779th 1015 23.3%
2013 58.64 498th 1035 51.9%
2014 58.13 499th 1036 51.8%
2015 40.38 710th 1040 31.7%
2016 63.27 414th 1046 60.4%
2017 54.51 542nd 1033 47.5%
2018 42.04 682nd 1027 33.6%
2019 38.22 691st 1031 33.0%
2021 42.90 620th 1016 39.0%
2022 46.52 587th 1020 42.5%
2023 49.69 543rd 1016 46.6%
2024 29.21 738th 1010 26.9%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for West Central Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 564 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 564
1989 579 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 583
1990 564 0 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 571
1991 554 0 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 564
1992 570 0 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 578
1993 553 0 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1994 522 0 2 12 0 n/a n/a 0 536
1995 549 0 2 14 0 n/a n/a 0 565
1996 549 0 2 14 0 n/a n/a 0 565
1997 532 3 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 548
1998 549 1 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 567
1999 542 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 548
2000 477 1 0 10 10 n/a n/a 0 498
2001 454 2 1 11 8 n/a n/a 0 476
2002 409 3 1 5 3 n/a n/a 0 421
2003 409 3 1 5 3 n/a n/a 0 421
2004 399 1 1 11 5 n/a n/a 0 417
2005 380 1 1 9 3 n/a n/a 0 394
2006 384 1 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2007 408 1 0 9 0 n/a n/a 14 432
2008 405 0 1 12 0 n/a n/a 15 433
2009 391 0 1 14 0 n/a n/a 11 417
2010 388 0 1 12 0 n/a n/a 12 413
2011 380 0 2 18 0 0 12 0 412
2012 363 0 2 20 0 0 13 0 398
2013 330 0 2 23 0 0 11 0 366
2014 347 1 1 23 0 0 7 0 379
2015 334 1 1 23 0 0 9 0 368
2016 318 0 1 15 0 0 6 0 340
2017 331 0 1 16 0 0 2 0 350
2018 289 2 0 16 0 0 1 0 308
2019 298 1 0 19 1 0 11 0 330
2020 279 1 1 19 1 0 11 0 312
2021 300 0 1 21 1 0 11 0 334
2022 298 1 1 16 3 0 10 0 329
2023 285 1 1 22 3 0 13 0 325

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 West Central Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 564 31.6 17.8 0
1989 583 33.0 17.6 18.9
1990 571 33.0 17.3 17.3
1991 564 32.0 17.6 19.3
1992 578 27.2 21.2 20.2
1993 562 32.1 17.5 25.1
1994 536 32.0 16.8 24.8
1995 565 32.2 17.5 28.3
1996 565 32.2 17.5 28.3
1997 548 32.2 17.0 31.2
1998 567 32.2 17.6 25.7
1999 548 33.2 16.5 34.5
2000 498 28.6 17.4 37.3
2001 476 27.9 17.1 36.3
2002 421 26.0 16.2 35.6
2003 421 26.0 16.2 35.6
2004 417 26.7 15.6 40.5
2005 394 26.7 14.8 40.4
2006 394 24.4 16.1 43.4
2007 432 n/a n/a 47.8
2008 433 28.1 15.4 49.8
2009 417 25.5 16.4 49.5
2010 413 25.9 15.8 56.9
2011 412 25.1 16.3 56.3
2012 398 22.5 17.6 59.3
2013 366 18.5 19.7 65.6
2014 379 18.0 21.0 60.9
2015 368 18.0 20.4 62.8
2016 340 19.0 17.8 58.2
2017 350 17.0 20.5 62.3
2018 308 14.5 21.2 62.7
2019 330 15.0 22.0 63.3
2020 312 20.0 15.6 62.2
2021 334 24.1 13.8 59
2022 329 20.1 16.3 52.9
2023 325 18.3 17.7 61.5

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 West Central Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 564 31.6 17.8 0
1989 583 33.0 17.6 18.9
1990 571 33.0 17.3 17.3
1991 564 32.0 17.6 19.3
1992 578 27.2 21.2 20.2
1993 562 32.1 17.5 25.1
1994 536 32.0 16.8 24.8
1995 565 32.2 17.5 28.3
1996 565 32.2 17.5 28.3
1997 548 32.2 17.0 31.2
1998 567 32.2 17.6 25.7
1999 548 33.2 16.5 34.5
2000 498 28.6 17.4 37.3
2001 476 27.9 17.1 36.3
2002 421 26.0 16.2 35.6
2003 421 26.0 16.2 35.6
2004 417 26.7 15.6 40.5
2005 394 26.7 14.8 40.4
2006 394 24.4 16.1 43.4
2007 432 n/a n/a 47.8
2008 433 28.1 15.4 49.8
2009 417 25.5 16.4 49.5
2010 413 25.9 15.8 56.9
2011 412 25.1 16.3 56.3
2012 398 22.5 17.6 59.3
2013 366 18.5 19.7 65.6
2014 379 18.0 21.0 60.9
2015 368 18.0 20.4 62.8
2016 340 19.0 17.8 58.2
2017 350 17.0 20.5 62.3
2018 308 14.5 21.2 62.7
2019 330 15.0 22.0 63.3
2020 312 20.0 15.6 62.2
2021 334 24.1 13.8 59
2022 329 20.1 16.3 52.9
2023 325 18.3 17.7 61.5

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 West Central Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $497 (4.3%) $11,055 (95.7%) $11,552
2020 $631 (5.2%) $11,414 (94.8%) $12,046
2021 $601 (6.2%) $9,062 (93.8%) $9,664
2022 $1,092 (9.3%) $10,647 (90.7%) $11,739

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Central Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 691st of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 543rd of 1016 Elementary schools
 13.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Central Elementary School)6044.7
 15.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Central School Corp)6044.7
 15.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (West Central Elementary School)64.453.2
 11.2%
   3rd Grade Math (West Central School Corp)64.453.2
 11.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Central Elementary School)33.335
 1.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Central School Corp)33.335
 1.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (West Central Elementary School)47.441.7
 5.7%
   4th Grade Math (West Central School Corp)47.441.7
 5.7%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (West Central Elementary School)42.141.7
 0.4%
   4th Grade Science (West Central School Corp)42.141.7
 0.4%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Central Elementary School)27.313.8
 13.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Central School Corp)27.313.8
 13.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (West Central Elementary School)34.844.8
 10%
   5th Grade Math (West Central School Corp)34.844.8
 10%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (West Central Elementary School)27.727.6
 0.1%
   5th Grade Social Studies (West Central School Corp)27.727.6
 0.1%
   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 Students330325
 1.5%
African American11
American Indian13
 200%
Asian01
Hispanic1922
 15.8%
Pacific Islander00
White298285
 4.4%
Two or More Races1113
 18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.3%61.5%
 1.8%


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Students who attend West Central Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Central Middle School
High : West Central Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 325 students attended West Central Elementary School.

Students at West Central Elementary School are 88% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

West Central Elementary School ranks 738th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star 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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