William F Loper Elementary School

Summary:

William F Loper Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 672 students in grades K-5 in Shelbyville, Indiana, which is part of the Shelbyville Central Schools district.

William F Loper Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in both English Language Arts and Math proficiency, with 36.76% of students proficient or better in ELA and 54.21% proficient or better in Math, compared to the district averages of 34.47% and 38.65% respectively. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 14.6% is also lower than the 18.4% rate at nearby Thomas A Hendricks Elementary. However, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.96% to 57.29% over the past three years, which is higher than the district average.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Shelbyville area, William F Loper Elementary stands out for its consistently higher test scores, particularly in Math, with 54.21% of students proficient or better compared to 44.78% at Coulston Elementary, 42.86% at Thomas A Hendricks Elementary, and 44.77% at Southwestern Elementary. However, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, suggesting variable academic performance.


Detail:

Public K-5

 901 Loper Dr
       Shelbyville, IN  46176


(317) 398-9725

District: Shelbyville Central Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
445th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,085 Help


Students who attend William F Loper Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Shelbyville Middle School
High:    Shelbyville Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  672

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.5%
Hispanic:
11.0%
Two or more races:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details William F Loper Elementary School ranks better than 55.9% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Shelbyville Central Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.06. (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 William F Loper Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Shelbyville Central Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (80.5%), Hispanic (11%), two or more races (4.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at William F Loper Elementary School is 16.3. 2 elementary schools in the Shelbyville Central Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare William F Loper Elementary School employs 41 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at William F Loper Elementary School is $9,085. 2 elementary schools in the Shelbyville Central Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

William F Loper Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Shelbyville Central Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Shelbyville Central Schools 192nd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for William F Loper Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 37.22 699th 959 27.1%
2006 55.28 476th 961 50.5%
2007 63.03 379th 985 61.5%
2008 54.42 529th 996 46.9%
2009 63.57 388th 1003 61.3%
2010 63.84 395th 1009 60.9%
2011 76.30 198th 1025 80.7%
2012 69.18 298th 1015 70.6%
2013 70.73 288th 1035 72.2%
2014 72.29 249th 1036 76.0%
2015 76.46 190th 1040 81.7%
2016 76.12 205th 1046 80.4%
2017 83.33 123rd 1033 88.1%
2018 83.45 122nd 1027 88.1%
2019 74.15 246th 1031 76.1%
2021 56.07 461st 1016 54.6%
2022 62.42 390th 1020 61.8%
2023 48.36 555th 1016 45.4%
2024 57.06 445th 1010 55.9%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for William F Loper Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 560 6 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 567
1989 590 5 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 601
1990 584 5 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 598
1991 596 5 11 3 0 n/a n/a 0 615
1992 585 6 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 597
1993 547 5 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1994 563 4 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 573
1995 569 5 6 3 0 n/a n/a 1 584
1996 569 5 6 3 0 n/a n/a 1 584
1997 582 4 6 0 0 n/a n/a 2 594
1998 581 5 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 594
1999 598 4 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 610
2000 606 2 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 619
2001 537 13 12 9 2 n/a n/a 0 573
2002 522 5 10 15 2 n/a n/a 0 554
2003 522 5 10 15 2 n/a n/a 0 554
2004 533 8 9 16 1 n/a n/a 0 567
2005 535 11 9 23 3 n/a n/a 0 581
2006 555 6 5 32 3 n/a n/a 0 601
2007 573 12 6 41 2 n/a n/a 16 650
2008 543 11 7 47 3 n/a n/a 20 631
2009 548 8 9 44 4 n/a n/a 21 634
2010 558 14 10 60 3 n/a n/a 32 677
2011 537 21 10 43 1 0 21 0 633
2012 511 11 6 48 1 0 26 0 603
2013 498 9 7 84 0 0 29 0 627
2014 550 10 9 87 0 1 27 0 684
2015 547 7 7 77 0 1 29 0 668
2016 557 11 7 82 2 1 33 0 693
2017 536 9 9 74 1 1 28 0 658
2018 544 10 9 70 1 1 30 0 665
2019 568 12 6 63 1 1 30 0 681
2020 516 7 4 66 1 1 24 0 619
2021 512 12 6 72 0 1 30 0 633
2022 556 12 9 78 0 0 32 0 687
2023 541 16 9 74 0 1 31 0 672

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 William F Loper Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 567 28.4 19.9 13.8
1989 601 29.3 20.5 11.3
1990 598 31.3 19.1 6.9
1991 615 30.2 20.3 10.9
1992 597 27.0 22.1 18.4
1993 562 28.0 20.1 14.4
1994 573 28.0 20.5 17.3
1995 584 29.0 20.1 18.7
1996 584 29.0 20.1 18.7
1997 594 30.0 19.8 17.7
1998 594 30.0 19.8 16.8
1999 610 32.0 19.1 20.7
2000 619 31.0 20.0 21.8
2001 573 29.0 19.8 26
2002 554 30.0 18.5 35.7
2003 554 30.0 18.5 35.7
2004 567 31.0 18.3 35.1
2005 581 32.0 18.2 33.9
2006 601 32.0 18.8 35.6
2007 650 n/a n/a 45.9
2008 631 31.0 20.4 46.3
2009 634 32.0 19.8 49.6
2010 677 34.0 19.9 58
2011 633 37.5 16.8 53.1
2012 603 37.0 16.2 54.6
2013 627 34.0 18.4 59.5
2014 684 34.0 20.1 56.4
2015 668 35.0 19.0 53.7
2016 693 39.0 17.7 48.1
2017 658 30.3 21.6 45
2018 665 29.5 22.4 51.4
2019 681 26.2 25.9 54.8
2020 619 26.2 23.5 54.4
2021 633 31.0 20.4 50.4
2022 687 41.4 16.5 44
2023 672 41.0 16.3 57.3

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 William F Loper Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 567 28.4 19.9 13.8
1989 601 29.3 20.5 11.3
1990 598 31.3 19.1 6.9
1991 615 30.2 20.3 10.9
1992 597 27.0 22.1 18.4
1993 562 28.0 20.1 14.4
1994 573 28.0 20.5 17.3
1995 584 29.0 20.1 18.7
1996 584 29.0 20.1 18.7
1997 594 30.0 19.8 17.7
1998 594 30.0 19.8 16.8
1999 610 32.0 19.1 20.7
2000 619 31.0 20.0 21.8
2001 573 29.0 19.8 26
2002 554 30.0 18.5 35.7
2003 554 30.0 18.5 35.7
2004 567 31.0 18.3 35.1
2005 581 32.0 18.2 33.9
2006 601 32.0 18.8 35.6
2007 650 n/a n/a 45.9
2008 631 31.0 20.4 46.3
2009 634 32.0 19.8 49.6
2010 677 34.0 19.9 58
2011 633 37.5 16.8 53.1
2012 603 37.0 16.2 54.6
2013 627 34.0 18.4 59.5
2014 684 34.0 20.1 56.4
2015 668 35.0 19.0 53.7
2016 693 39.0 17.7 48.1
2017 658 30.3 21.6 45
2018 665 29.5 22.4 51.4
2019 681 26.2 25.9 54.8
2020 619 26.2 23.5 54.4
2021 633 31.0 20.4 50.4
2022 687 41.4 16.5 44
2023 672 41.0 16.3 57.3

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 William F Loper Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $636 (8.3%) $7,013 (91.7%) $7,649
2020 $508 (6.5%) $7,346 (93.5%) $7,854
2021 $717 (8.3%) $7,958 (91.7%) $8,675
2022 $684 (7.5%) $8,401 (92.5%) $9,085

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

Impact of COVID-19 on William F Loper 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 246th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 555th of 1016 Elementary schools
 30.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (William F Loper Elementary School)53.530.5
 23%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Shelbyville Central Schools)4732.1
 14.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (William F Loper Elementary School)73.361.9
 11.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Shelbyville Central Schools)67.751.5
 16.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (William F Loper Elementary School)61.436.4
 25%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Shelbyville Central Schools)44.833.5
 11.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (William F Loper Elementary School)72.360.9
 11.4%
   4th Grade Math (Shelbyville Central Schools)61.750.4
 11.3%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (William F Loper Elementary School)63.935.5
 28.5%
   4th Grade Science (Shelbyville Central Schools)47.530.8
 16.7%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (William F Loper Elementary School)54.328.2
 26.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Shelbyville Central Schools)41.331.7
 9.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (William F Loper Elementary School)60.630.9
 29.7%
   5th Grade Math (Shelbyville Central Schools)53.932.9
 21.1%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (William F Loper Elementary School)41.527.3
 14.2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Shelbyville Central Schools)33.626.3
 7.3%
   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 Students681672
 1.3%
African American1216
 33.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian69
 50%
Hispanic6374
 17.5%
Pacific Islander11
White568541
 4.8%
Two or More Races3031
 3.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.8%57.3%
 2.5%


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Students who attend William F Loper Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Shelbyville Middle School
High : Shelbyville Senior High School

William F Loper Elementary School ranks 445th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 672 students attended William F Loper Elementary School.

Students at William F Loper Elementary School are 81% White, 11% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.


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