Nathan Hale Elementary School

Summary:

Nathan Hale Elementary School is a public elementary school in Whiting, Indiana, serving 391 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the School City of Whiting district, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Nathan Hale Elementary School stands out in several key areas. The school has a higher percentage of students proficient in ILEARN/Math (44.61%) compared to the district average (31.65%), and its ILEARN/English Language Arts proficiency rate (40.2%) is also above the district's 39.43%. However, the school faces challenges, with a chronic absenteeism rate of 28.1%, significantly higher than the state average. Interestingly, Nathan Hale's performance exceeds that of nearby schools like Lew Wallace Elementary School and East Chicago Lighthouse, which have lower test scores across the board.

Another notable aspect of Nathan Hale Elementary is its higher spending per student ($10,178) compared to the state average, which may contribute to its stronger academic performance. Additionally, the school has a relatively smaller student-teacher ratio of 15.4, lower than nearby schools like Lew Wallace Elementary (17.4) and East Chicago Lighthouse (15.1). However, the school also serves a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 77.75% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the need to address the challenges faced by this population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1831 Oliver St
       Whiting, IN  46394


(219) 659-0738

District: School City of Whiting

SchoolDigger Rank:
516th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,178 Help


Students who attend Nathan Hale Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Whiting Middle School
High:    Whiting High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  391

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
77.2%
White:
16.4%
African American:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.7% Help


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Compare Details Nathan Hale Elementary School ranks worse than 51.1% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.18. (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: Hispanic (77.2%), White (16.4%), African American (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nathan Hale Elementary School is 15.4. (See more...)
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Compare Nathan Hale Elementary School employs 25.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nathan Hale Elementary School is $10,178.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

School City of Whiting:

SchoolDigger ranks School City of Whiting 241st of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Nathan Hale Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 35.57 721st 959 24.8%
2006 34.56 717th 961 25.4%
2007 32.45 765th 985 22.3%
2008 44.17 667th 996 33.0%
2009 40.99 696th 1003 30.6%
2010 32.40 783rd 1009 22.4%
2011 57.62 509th 1025 50.3%
2012 42.64 702nd 1015 30.8%
2013 44.79 685th 1035 33.8%
2014 36.85 777th 1036 25.0%
2015 29.16 820th 1040 21.2%
2016 42.81 704th 1046 32.7%
2017 38.00 725th 1033 29.8%
2018 35.74 741st 1027 27.8%
2019 35.93 713th 1031 30.8%
2021 37.80 675th 1016 33.6%
2022 51.09 536th 1020 47.5%
2023 60.41 409th 1016 59.7%
2024 51.18 516th 1010 48.9%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Nathan Hale Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 253 0 2 81 0 n/a n/a 0 336
1989 271 1 1 76 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1990 281 1 2 73 0 n/a n/a 0 357
1991 301 0 0 71 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1992 320 0 0 82 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1993 313 4 0 96 0 n/a n/a 0 413
1994 304 2 0 101 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1995 367 0 0 136 0 n/a n/a 3 506
1996 367 0 0 136 0 n/a n/a 3 506
1997 302 0 0 110 0 n/a n/a 2 414
1998 261 0 0 168 0 n/a n/a 0 429
1999 314 0 0 142 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2000 262 0 3 157 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2001 259 3 0 176 0 n/a n/a 0 438
2002 217 2 3 176 1 n/a n/a 0 399
2003 217 2 3 176 1 n/a n/a 0 399
2004 234 7 1 187 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2005 220 11 1 175 0 n/a n/a 0 407
2006 210 4 1 183 0 n/a n/a 0 398
2007 192 10 1 161 0 n/a n/a 43 407
2008 157 10 0 146 0 n/a n/a 44 357
2009 164 12 1 177 0 n/a n/a 59 413
2010 171 10 1 198 0 n/a n/a 66 446
2011 162 12 3 245 1 0 56 0 479
2012 156 11 3 277 1 0 46 0 494
2013 131 8 4 291 1 0 34 0 469
2014 118 13 3 326 0 0 25 0 485
2015 119 11 2 339 0 0 17 0 488
2016 117 14 2 325 0 0 8 0 466
2017 104 23 1 357 0 0 8 0 493
2018 87 15 1 366 0 0 8 0 477
2019 76 15 1 361 0 0 11 0 464
2020 85 18 0 360 0 0 13 0 476
2021 74 11 0 329 0 0 13 0 427
2022 68 13 2 325 0 0 11 0 419
2023 64 12 2 302 0 0 11 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 Nathan Hale Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 336 22.5 14.9 0
1989 349 23.5 14.8 37
1990 357 23.5 15.1 31.9
1991 372 24.6 15.1 24.5
1992 402 23.0 17.4 23.6
1993 413 25.1 16.5 31.7
1994 407 26.2 15.5 42.5
1995 506 29.6 17.1 48.1
1996 506 29.6 17.1 48.1
1997 414 26.0 15.9 36.7
1998 429 27.0 15.9 36.6
1999 456 26.8 17.0 46.9
2000 422 23.9 17.7 48.6
2001 438 23.9 18.3 52.5
2002 399 23.9 16.7 62.2
2003 399 23.9 16.7 62.2
2004 429 22.9 18.7 59
2005 407 19.5 20.9 62.7
2006 398 20.3 19.6 58.8
2007 407 n/a n/a 65.7
2008 357 19.6 18.2 78.3
2009 413 18.7 22.1 70.6
2010 446 21.6 20.5 74.5
2011 479 21.0 22.8 69.3
2012 494 22.0 22.4 67.6
2013 469 21.0 22.3 66.7
2014 485 16.0 30.3 67.4
2015 488 17.0 28.7 71.3
2016 466 17.0 27.4 64.4
2017 493 20.0 24.6 63.7
2018 477 20.3 23.4 67.3
2019 464 21.0 22.0 68.1
2020 476 22.0 21.6 68.1
2021 427 21.0 20.3 63.2
2022 419 19.0 22.0 61.8
2023 391 25.3 15.4 77.7

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 Nathan Hale Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 336 22.5 14.9 0
1989 349 23.5 14.8 37
1990 357 23.5 15.1 31.9
1991 372 24.6 15.1 24.5
1992 402 23.0 17.4 23.6
1993 413 25.1 16.5 31.7
1994 407 26.2 15.5 42.5
1995 506 29.6 17.1 48.1
1996 506 29.6 17.1 48.1
1997 414 26.0 15.9 36.7
1998 429 27.0 15.9 36.6
1999 456 26.8 17.0 46.9
2000 422 23.9 17.7 48.6
2001 438 23.9 18.3 52.5
2002 399 23.9 16.7 62.2
2003 399 23.9 16.7 62.2
2004 429 22.9 18.7 59
2005 407 19.5 20.9 62.7
2006 398 20.3 19.6 58.8
2007 407 n/a n/a 65.7
2008 357 19.6 18.2 78.3
2009 413 18.7 22.1 70.6
2010 446 21.6 20.5 74.5
2011 479 21.0 22.8 69.3
2012 494 22.0 22.4 67.6
2013 469 21.0 22.3 66.7
2014 485 16.0 30.3 67.4
2015 488 17.0 28.7 71.3
2016 466 17.0 27.4 64.4
2017 493 20.0 24.6 63.7
2018 477 20.3 23.4 67.3
2019 464 21.0 22.0 68.1
2020 476 22.0 21.6 68.1
2021 427 21.0 20.3 63.2
2022 419 19.0 22.0 61.8
2023 391 25.3 15.4 77.7

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 Nathan Hale Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $705 (8.0%) $8,141 (92.0%) $8,846
2020 $695 (8.0%) $7,966 (92.0%) $8,661
2021 $1,194 (12.7%) $8,216 (87.3%) $9,410
2022 $1,083 (10.6%) $9,095 (89.4%) $10,178

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Nathan Hale Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 713th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 409th of 1016 Elementary schools
 28.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nathan Hale Elementary School)46.654.6
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (School City of Whiting)46.654.6
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Nathan Hale Elementary School)50.750.9
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Math (School City of Whiting)50.750.9
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nathan Hale Elementary School)45.735.9
 9.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (School City of Whiting)45.735.9
 9.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Nathan Hale Elementary School)47.134.6
 12.5%
   4th Grade Math (School City of Whiting)47.134.6
 12.5%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Nathan Hale Elementary School)34.330.8
 3.5%
   4th Grade Science (School City of Whiting)34.330.8
 3.5%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nathan Hale Elementary School)35.166.7
 31.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (School City of Whiting)35.166.7
 31.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Nathan Hale Elementary School)29.751.5
 21.8%
   5th Grade Math (School City of Whiting)29.751.5
 21.8%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Nathan Hale Elementary School)2747
 20%
   5th Grade Social Studies (School City of Whiting)2747
 20%
   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 Students464391
 15.7%
African American1512
 20%
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic361302
 16.3%
Pacific Islander00
White7664
 15.8%
Two or More Races1111
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.1%77.7%
 9.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Nathan Hale Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 391 students attended Nathan Hale Elementary School.

Students who attend Nathan Hale Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Whiting Middle School
High : Whiting High School

Students at Nathan Hale Elementary School are 77% Hispanic, 16% White, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Nathan Hale Elementary School ranks 516th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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