Nappanee Elementary School

Summary:

Nappanee Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 366 students in grades K-5 in Nappanee, Indiana, which is part of the Wa-Nee Community Schools district. The school consistently performs above the state average on ILEARN assessments for English Language Arts and Math, with 52% proficiency in ELA and 67.23% proficiency in Math for 3rd grade in 2023-2024, compared to the state averages of 38.6% and 52.4% respectively.

Nappanee Elementary School has seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 18.2% in 2021-2022 to 8.3% in 2022-2023, which is lower than the state average. The school also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (41.26%) compared to the state average, but this is lower than some nearby schools. Additionally, Nappanee Elementary has seen an increase in per-student spending, from $9,490 in 2019-2020 to $11,175 in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Woodview Elementary and Model Elementary, Nappanee Elementary School's test scores and performance metrics are generally higher. However, Wakarusa Elementary, which is also part of the Wa-Nee Community Schools district, outperforms Nappanee Elementary in several areas, including a higher statewide ranking and lower chronic absenteeism rates.


Detail:

Public K-5

 755 E Van Buren St
       Nappanee, IN  46550


(574) 773-7421

District: Wa-Nee Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
238th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,175 Help


Students who attend Nappanee Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    North Wood Middle School
High:    North Wood High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  366

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.2%
Hispanic:
8.2%
Two or more races:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Nappanee Elementary School ranks better than 76.4% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Wa-Nee Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.85. (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 Nappanee Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Wa-Nee Community Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (85.2%), Hispanic (8.2%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Wa-Nee Community Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nappanee Elementary School is 13.5, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Wa-Nee Community Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Nappanee Elementary School employs 27 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nappanee Elementary School is $11,175, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Wa-Nee Community Schools District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Wa-Nee Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wa-Nee Community Schools 30th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Nappanee Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 71.78 227th 959 76.3%
2006 73.76 203rd 961 78.9%
2007 73.88 203rd 985 79.4%
2008 59.88 439th 996 55.9%
2009 76.70 190th 1003 81.1%
2010 69.77 308th 1009 69.5%
2011 64.54 391st 1025 61.9%
2012 62.30 413th 1015 59.3%
2013 63.13 432nd 1035 58.3%
2014 64.43 410th 1036 60.4%
2015 65.16 376th 1040 63.8%
2016 70.53 296th 1046 71.7%
2017 75.25 228th 1033 77.9%
2018 78.74 182nd 1027 82.3%
2019 75.87 222nd 1031 78.5%
2021 79.45 176th 1016 82.7%
2022 76.06 217th 1020 78.7%
2023 81.06 173rd 1016 83.0%
2024 74.85 238th 1010 76.4%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Nappanee Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 455 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 455
1989 572 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 574
1990 565 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 567
1991 552 3 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1992 513 2 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 526
1993 429 2 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1994 391 2 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1995 456 1 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 465
1996 456 1 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 465
1997 507 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 2 513
1998 515 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 519
1999 515 0 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 526
2000 528 0 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 544
2001 545 0 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 555
2002 490 3 1 23 0 n/a n/a 0 517
2003 490 3 1 23 0 n/a n/a 0 517
2004 458 0 1 14 0 n/a n/a 0 473
2005 473 0 2 15 0 n/a n/a 0 490
2006 461 3 3 12 0 n/a n/a 0 479
2007 486 3 3 19 1 n/a n/a 18 530
2008 437 1 3 16 0 n/a n/a 26 483
2009 417 0 2 12 0 n/a n/a 26 457
2010 422 0 4 10 0 n/a n/a 22 458
2011 412 1 3 12 0 0 16 0 444
2012 414 1 3 17 1 0 22 0 458
2013 395 2 1 19 0 1 21 0 439
2014 356 1 2 20 0 1 17 0 397
2015 356 0 1 24 1 1 14 0 397
2016 354 1 2 18 0 1 12 0 388
2017 363 0 3 22 1 1 11 0 401
2018 355 3 4 26 0 1 8 0 397
2019 351 2 5 27 0 0 9 0 394
2020 356 0 4 26 0 0 11 0 397
2021 317 3 6 27 0 0 11 0 364
2022 317 7 4 36 0 0 9 0 373
2023 312 9 2 30 0 0 13 0 366

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 Nappanee Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 455 22.6 20.1 5.5
1989 574 25.1 22.8 2.3
1990 567 26.1 21.7 7.4
1991 562 26.6 21.1 5
1992 526 26.5 19.8 6.7
1993 440 23.5 18.7 8.6
1994 402 24.1 16.7 7.7
1995 465 27.1 17.2 12.5
1996 465 27.1 17.2 12.5
1997 513 27.6 18.6 10.2
1998 519 28.6 18.1 14.1
1999 526 29.0 18.1 17.5
2000 544 29.0 18.8 16.4
2001 555 31.3 17.7 14.6
2002 517 27.9 18.5 19.1
2003 517 27.9 18.5 19.1
2004 473 26.5 17.8 23.7
2005 490 26.6 18.4 21.8
2006 479 27.8 17.2 22.1
2007 530 n/a n/a 28.9
2008 483 25.1 19.2 31.7
2009 457 22.6 20.2 46.9
2010 458 23.6 19.3 56.9
2011 444 22.1 20.0 46.2
2012 458 24.3 18.8 46.5
2013 439 26.3 16.6 45.8
2014 397 26.3 15.0 43.3
2015 397 23.0 17.2 41.6
2016 388 24.0 16.1 38.7
2017 401 24.1 16.6 40.4
2018 397 23.1 17.1 42.6
2019 394 24.5 16.0 37.3
2020 397 24.5 16.2 38.5
2021 364 26.5 13.6 39.6
2022 373 25.0 14.9 33.8
2023 366 27.0 13.5 41.3

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 Nappanee Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 455 22.6 20.1 5.5
1989 574 25.1 22.8 2.3
1990 567 26.1 21.7 7.4
1991 562 26.6 21.1 5
1992 526 26.5 19.8 6.7
1993 440 23.5 18.7 8.6
1994 402 24.1 16.7 7.7
1995 465 27.1 17.2 12.5
1996 465 27.1 17.2 12.5
1997 513 27.6 18.6 10.2
1998 519 28.6 18.1 14.1
1999 526 29.0 18.1 17.5
2000 544 29.0 18.8 16.4
2001 555 31.3 17.7 14.6
2002 517 27.9 18.5 19.1
2003 517 27.9 18.5 19.1
2004 473 26.5 17.8 23.7
2005 490 26.6 18.4 21.8
2006 479 27.8 17.2 22.1
2007 530 n/a n/a 28.9
2008 483 25.1 19.2 31.7
2009 457 22.6 20.2 46.9
2010 458 23.6 19.3 56.9
2011 444 22.1 20.0 46.2
2012 458 24.3 18.8 46.5
2013 439 26.3 16.6 45.8
2014 397 26.3 15.0 43.3
2015 397 23.0 17.2 41.6
2016 388 24.0 16.1 38.7
2017 401 24.1 16.6 40.4
2018 397 23.1 17.1 42.6
2019 394 24.5 16.0 37.3
2020 397 24.5 16.2 38.5
2021 364 26.5 13.6 39.6
2022 373 25.0 14.9 33.8
2023 366 27.0 13.5 41.3

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 Nappanee Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $496 (5.6%) $8,379 (94.4%) $8,876
2020 $708 (7.5%) $8,783 (92.6%) $9,490
2021 $1,181 (10.8%) $9,712 (89.2%) $10,893
2022 $1,393 (12.5%) $9,783 (87.5%) $11,175

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Nappanee Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 222nd of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 173rd of 1016 Elementary schools
 4.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nappanee Elementary School)53.657.8
 4.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wa-Nee Community Schools)5851.2
 6.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Nappanee Elementary School)80.468.8
 11.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Wa-Nee Community Schools)76.162.4
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nappanee Elementary School)48.451
 2.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wa-Nee Community Schools)56.654.8
 1.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Nappanee Elementary School)66.172.6
 6.5%
   4th Grade Math (Wa-Nee Community Schools)67.165.8
 1.3%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Nappanee Elementary School)58.143.1
 15%
   4th Grade Science (Wa-Nee Community Schools)60.544.9
 15.6%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nappanee Elementary School)50.854.9
 4.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wa-Nee Community Schools)59.766.5
 6.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Nappanee Elementary School)72.164.7
 7.4%
   5th Grade Math (Wa-Nee Community Schools)69.972.5
 2.6%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Nappanee Elementary School)62.345.1
 17.2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Wa-Nee Community Schools)57.255.8
 1.4%
   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 Students394366
 7.1%
African American29
 350%
American Indian00
Asian52
 60%
Hispanic2730
 11.1%
Pacific Islander00
White351312
 11.1%
Two or More Races913
 44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.3%41.3%
 3.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Nappanee Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 366 students attended Nappanee Elementary School.

Nappanee Elementary School ranks 238th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Nappanee Elementary School are 85% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

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

Middle : North Wood Middle School
High : North Wood High School


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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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