O J Neighbours Elementary School

Summary:

O J Neighbours Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 391 students in grades PK-4 in Wabash, Indiana, which is part of the Wabash City Schools district.

The school faces significant academic challenges, with consistently low test scores and a high chronic absenteeism rate. Only 18.92% of students are proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 30.27% are proficient in Math, well below state and district averages. The school's chronic absenteeism rate has also risen from 5.1% to 13.8% in recent years, higher than nearby schools. Over 57% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. When compared to other local elementary schools, such as Horace Mann Elementary, O J Neighbours Elementary performs significantly worse academically.

Despite increased per-student spending, from $8,292 in 2018-2019 to $12,454 in 2021-2022, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.7, the school's academic performance remains a concern. This suggests that the school may need to implement more targeted interventions and support systems to address the needs of its student population, particularly in terms of addressing the socioeconomic challenges faced by many of its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 1545 N Wabash St
       Wabash, IN  46992


(260) 563-2345

District: Wabash City Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
825th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,454 Help


Students who attend O J Neighbours Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Wabash Middle School
High:    Wabash High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  391

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.4%
Hispanic:
6.4%
Two or more races:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.3% Help


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Compare Details O J Neighbours Elementary School ranks worse than 81.7% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.04. (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 (86.4%), Hispanic (6.4%), two or more races (5.9%). (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 O J Neighbours Elementary School is 12.7. (See more...)
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Compare O J Neighbours Elementary School employs 30.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at O J Neighbours Elementary School is $12,454.
Schooldigger Rankings:

O J Neighbours Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Wabash City Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wabash City Schools 259th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for O J Neighbours Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 47.15 630th 1040 39.4%
2016 53.43 563rd 1046 46.2%
2017 37.51 734th 1033 28.9%
2018 40.03 703rd 1027 31.5%
2019 32.68 750th 1031 27.3%
2021 26.09 775th 1016 23.7%
2022 22.20 802nd 1020 21.4%
2023 27.79 750th 1016 26.2%
2024 19.04 825th 1010 18.3%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for O J Neighbours Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 279 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 279
1989 298 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1990 307 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1991 302 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 305
1992 282 0 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 288
1993 259 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1994 260 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1995 442 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 2 447
1996 442 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 2 447
1997 426 1 3 2 0 n/a n/a 4 436
1998 494 2 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 500
1999 440 2 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 447
2000 413 4 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2001 419 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 424
2002 470 0 0 2 5 n/a n/a 0 477
2003 470 0 0 2 5 n/a n/a 0 477
2004 488 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 492
2005 456 2 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 462
2006 447 2 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 454
2007 450 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 2 456
2008 415 1 0 9 0 n/a n/a 4 429
2009 411 2 0 8 1 n/a n/a 4 426
2010 448 3 1 9 1 n/a n/a 4 466
2011 428 1 1 6 2 0 8 0 446
2012 454 1 1 8 2 0 9 0 475
2013 436 0 0 10 3 0 5 0 454
2014 458 1 0 10 3 0 10 0 482
2015 584 1 0 17 2 0 12 0 616
2016 535 4 1 16 3 0 11 0 570
2017 568 5 6 14 5 0 19 0 617
2018 553 6 5 17 4 0 23 0 608
2019 581 2 2 22 5 0 30 0 642
2020 583 6 0 33 4 0 36 0 662
2021 542 4 2 30 4 0 33 0 615
2022 361 2 1 20 3 0 23 0 410
2023 338 2 1 25 2 0 23 0 391

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 O J Neighbours Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 279 13.1 21.2 10
1989 302 15.3 19.7 8.9
1990 310 15.6 19.8 11
1991 305 15.6 19.5 8.2
1992 288 15.3 18.8 10.4
1993 261 14.8 17.6 9.6
1994 261 14.7 17.8 9.2
1995 447 25.0 17.9 20.2
1996 447 25.0 17.9 20.2
1997 436 24.0 18.2 22.9
1998 500 24.3 20.6 25
1999 447 25.6 17.5 34.5
2000 422 24.6 17.2 37
2001 424 24.7 17.2 37.3
2002 477 27.0 17.7 47.4
2003 477 27.0 17.7 47.4
2004 492 28.0 17.6 51.6
2005 462 29.0 15.9 53.9
2006 454 28.7 15.8 55.5
2007 456 n/a n/a 59
2008 429 29.7 14.4 60.5
2009 426 29.8 14.3 65.4
2010 466 30.7 15.1 67.7
2011 446 28.3 15.7 65.5
2012 475 32.5 14.6 70.1
2013 454 25.0 18.1 69.8
2014 482 26.0 18.5 64.9
2015 616 32.0 19.2 64.4
2016 570 29.0 19.6 64.2
2017 617 22.0 28.0 61.3
2018 608 35.4 17.1 64.3
2019 642 34.0 18.8 61.4
2020 662 36.0 18.3 61.5
2021 615 36.0 17.0 55.6
2022 410 31.8 12.8 54.1
2023 391 30.6 12.7 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 O J Neighbours Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 279 13.1 21.2 10
1989 302 15.3 19.7 8.9
1990 310 15.6 19.8 11
1991 305 15.6 19.5 8.2
1992 288 15.3 18.8 10.4
1993 261 14.8 17.6 9.6
1994 261 14.7 17.8 9.2
1995 447 25.0 17.9 20.2
1996 447 25.0 17.9 20.2
1997 436 24.0 18.2 22.9
1998 500 24.3 20.6 25
1999 447 25.6 17.5 34.5
2000 422 24.6 17.2 37
2001 424 24.7 17.2 37.3
2002 477 27.0 17.7 47.4
2003 477 27.0 17.7 47.4
2004 492 28.0 17.6 51.6
2005 462 29.0 15.9 53.9
2006 454 28.7 15.8 55.5
2007 456 n/a n/a 59
2008 429 29.7 14.4 60.5
2009 426 29.8 14.3 65.4
2010 466 30.7 15.1 67.7
2011 446 28.3 15.7 65.5
2012 475 32.5 14.6 70.1
2013 454 25.0 18.1 69.8
2014 482 26.0 18.5 64.9
2015 616 32.0 19.2 64.4
2016 570 29.0 19.6 64.2
2017 617 22.0 28.0 61.3
2018 608 35.4 17.1 64.3
2019 642 34.0 18.8 61.4
2020 662 36.0 18.3 61.5
2021 615 36.0 17.0 55.6
2022 410 31.8 12.8 54.1
2023 391 30.6 12.7 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 O J Neighbours Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $544 (6.6%) $7,748 (93.4%) $8,292
2020 $589 (7.0%) $7,800 (93.0%) $8,388
2021 $1,088 (11.4%) $8,453 (88.6%) $9,542
2022 $2,430 (19.5%) $10,024 (80.5%) $12,454

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

Impact of COVID-19 on O J Neighbours 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 750th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 750th of 1016 Elementary schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (O J Neighbours Elementary School)32.325.5
 6.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wabash City Schools)32.325.5
 6.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (O J Neighbours Elementary School)35.441.8
 6.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Wabash City Schools)35.441.8
 6.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (O J Neighbours Elementary School)45.523.2
 22.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wabash City Schools)45.523.2
 22.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (O J Neighbours Elementary School)38.425.3
 13.2%
   4th Grade Math (Wabash City Schools)38.425.3
 13.2%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (O J Neighbours Elementary School)41.128.3
 12.8%
   4th Grade Science (Wabash City Schools)41.128.3
 12.8%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students642391
 39.1%
African American22
American Indian52
 60%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic2225
 13.6%
Pacific Islander00
White581338
 41.8%
Two or More Races3023
 23.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.4%57.3%
 4.1%


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Students who attend O J Neighbours Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wabash Middle School
High : Wabash High School

Students at O J Neighbours Elementary School are 86% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 391 students attended O J Neighbours Elementary School.

O J Neighbours Elementary School ranks in the bottom 18.3% of Indiana elementary schools.


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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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