Elementary Schools in Western School Corporation

The Western School Corporation in Indiana is home to two elementary schools: Western Primary School (grades K-2) and Western Intermediate School (grades 3-5). These schools have shown strong academic performance, with Western Intermediate School consistently outperforming the state average in ILEARN assessments for English Language Arts, Math, and Social Studies.

Western Intermediate School has maintained a strong ranking within the state, placing in the top 37% of Indiana elementary schools in the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years. Both schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, which may contribute to their academic success. However, Western Primary School has a more diverse student population, with 19.62% of students identifying as non-White, compared to 15.16% at Western Intermediate School. Both schools also have a significant percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a need to address socioeconomic factors that may impact student learning.

While Western Primary School spends more per student ($8,681) than Western Intermediate School ($7,724), the district appears to be allocating resources effectively based on the specific needs of each grade level or school. Additionally, Western Primary School has a higher chronic absenteeism rate (15.8%) compared to Western Intermediate School (12.2%), suggesting a need for targeted interventions to improve student attendance and, consequently, academic performance.