Western Intermediate School

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Western Intermediate School ranks 371 st of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Western Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Russiaville, Indiana, serving 574 students in grades 3-5. The school is part of the Western School Corporation, which is ranked 51 out of 381 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Western Intermediate School consistently performs above the state average on ILEARN tests for English Language Arts and Math, with 43.8% of students proficient or better in ELA and 51.4% in Math, compared to state averages of 38.6% and 52.4% respectively. The school also exceeds the state average in 5th grade Social Studies. However, the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 6.5% in 2020-2021 to 12.2% in 2022-2023, though this is still lower than the nearby Kokomo School Corporation schools. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has increased from 26.17% to 38.68%.

Compared to the nearby Kokomo schools, Taylor Community School Corp, and Northwestern School Corp, Western Intermediate School has a significantly different racial composition, with 84.84% of students identifying as white, compared to higher percentages of African American and Hispanic students in the Kokomo schools. This suggests differences in the demographics and socioeconomic factors of the surrounding communities.

Detail:

Public 3-5

2600 S 600 W
Russiaville, IN 46979

(765) 883-5554

District: Western School Corporation

SchoolDigger Rank:
371^st of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,724

Students who attend Western Intermediate School usually attend:

Middle:	Western Middle School
High:	Western High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 582

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.0%

Hispanic:

6.4%

Two or more races:

5.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Western Intermediate School ranks better than 63.3% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.33. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83%), Hispanic (6.4%), two or more races (5.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Western Intermediate School is 15.6. (See more...)

Compare Western Intermediate School employs 37 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Western Intermediate School is $7,724.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Western Intermediate School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Western School Corporation:

SchoolDigger ranks Western School Corporation 49^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Western Intermediate School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	61.33	386^th	959	59.7%
2006	60.53	404^th	961	58.0%
2007	64.05	362^nd	985	63.2%
2008	55.71	508^th	996	49.0%
2009	71.60	266^th	1003	73.5%
2010	65.81	363^rd	1009	64.0%
2011	72.26	259^th	1025	74.7%
2012	67.41	333^rd	1015	67.2%
2013	72.14	265^th	1035	74.4%
2014	72.06	254^th	1036	75.5%
2015	69.71	299^th	1040	71.3%
2016	69.98	298^th	1046	71.5%
2017	81.72	144^th	1033	86.1%
2018	79.37	172^nd	1027	83.3%
2019	70.33	295^th	1031	71.4%
2021	68.52	317^th	1016	68.8%
2022	70.53	300^th	1020	70.6%
2023	74.17	242^nd	1016	76.2%
2024	63.33	371^st	1010	63.3%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Western Intermediate School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	484	25	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	516
1989	503	16	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	525
1990	484	21	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	513
1991	458	15	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	481
1992	461	14	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	479
1993	454	21	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	481
1994	471	18	7	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	500
1995	455	20	13	2	0	n/a	n/a	9	499
1996	455	20	13	2	0	n/a	n/a	9	499
1997	449	21	7	5	0	n/a	n/a	12	494
1998	462	10	14	2	2	n/a	n/a	1	491
1999	457	7	10	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	478
2000	481	22	9	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	517
2001	484	27	11	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	529
2002	484	29	9	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	528
2003	484	29	9	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	528
2004	495	21	5	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	529
2005	485	22	8	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	528
2006	494	20	8	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	534
2007	486	31	11	7	1	n/a	n/a	24	560
2008	507	24	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	30	570
2009	529	21	13	5	1	n/a	n/a	20	589
2010	538	17	13	6	0	n/a	n/a	22	596
2011	539	20	13	9	1	0	20	0	602
2012	524	16	12	15	2	1	20	0	590
2013	549	14	7	14	2	0	21	0	607
2014	522	16	8	14	4	0	29	0	593
2015	529	18	8	15	3	0	37	0	610
2016	519	25	10	18	2	0	31	0	605
2017	550	30	11	19	0	0	30	0	640
2018	535	28	14	18	1	0	26	0	622
2019	531	32	14	18	2	0	30	0	627
2020	509	23	8	23	2	0	32	0	597
2021	497	19	12	25	1	0	31	0	585
2022	492	12	15	32	0	0	26	0	577
2023	487	12	16	32	0	0	27	0	574
2024	483	15	17	37	0	0	30	0	582

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 Western Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	516	24.6	20.9	11
1989	525	24.5	21.4	13
1990	513	23.8	21.5	13.1
1991	481	24.8	19.3	13.3
1992	479	22.7	21.1	15.4
1993	481	24.7	19.5	16.4
1994	500	25.2	19.8	12.4
1995	499	25.6	19.5	16.1
1996	499	25.6	19.5	16.1
1997	494	25.6	19.3	16.8
1998	491	26.1	18.8	13.1
1999	478	25.8	18.5	15.9
2000	517	n/a	0.0	18.4
2001	529	27.2	19.4	17.8
2002	528	27.3	19.3	18.8
2003	528	27.3	19.3	18.8
2004	529	28.1	18.8	21.2
2005	528	29.0	18.2	20.5
2006	534	29.9	17.9	21.3
2007	560	n/a	n/a	26.7
2008	570	32.6	17.5	24.6
2009	589	32.9	17.9	24.4
2010	596	34.8	17.1	27.2
2011	602	32.3	18.5	31.4
2012	590	33.0	17.8	35.3
2013	607	33.4	18.1	33.3
2014	593	33.0	17.9	34.1
2015	610	34.0	17.9	36.7
2016	605	30.0	20.1	37.4
2017	640	36.0	17.7	37.5
2018	622	37.1	16.7	39.2
2019	627	37.0	16.9	39.4
2020	597	37.0	16.1	39
2021	585	40.1	14.5	33.8
2022	577	38.4	15.0	26.2
2023	574	35.4	16.2	38.7
2024	582	37.0	15.6	43.1

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 Western Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	516	24.6	20.9	11
1989	525	24.5	21.4	13
1990	513	23.8	21.5	13.1
1991	481	24.8	19.3	13.3
1992	479	22.7	21.1	15.4
1993	481	24.7	19.5	16.4
1994	500	25.2	19.8	12.4
1995	499	25.6	19.5	16.1
1996	499	25.6	19.5	16.1
1997	494	25.6	19.3	16.8
1998	491	26.1	18.8	13.1
1999	478	25.8	18.5	15.9
2000	517	n/a	0.0	18.4
2001	529	27.2	19.4	17.8
2002	528	27.3	19.3	18.8
2003	528	27.3	19.3	18.8
2004	529	28.1	18.8	21.2
2005	528	29.0	18.2	20.5
2006	534	29.9	17.9	21.3
2007	560	n/a	n/a	26.7
2008	570	32.6	17.5	24.6
2009	589	32.9	17.9	24.4
2010	596	34.8	17.1	27.2
2011	602	32.3	18.5	31.4
2012	590	33.0	17.8	35.3
2013	607	33.4	18.1	33.3
2014	593	33.0	17.9	34.1
2015	610	34.0	17.9	36.7
2016	605	30.0	20.1	37.4
2017	640	36.0	17.7	37.5
2018	622	37.1	16.7	39.2
2019	627	37.0	16.9	39.4
2020	597	37.0	16.1	39
2021	585	40.1	14.5	33.8
2022	577	38.4	15.0	26.2
2023	574	35.4	16.2	38.7
2024	582	37.0	15.6	43.1

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 Western Intermediate School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$202 (2.9%)	$6,778 (97.1%)	$6,980
2020	$186 (2.5%)	$7,219 (97.5%)	$7,405
2021	$405 (5.2%)	$7,387 (94.8%)	$7,792
2022	$588 (7.6%)	$7,136 (92.4%)	$7,724

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Western Intermediate 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 295^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 242^nd of 1016 Elementary schools	4.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Western Intermediate School)	51.3	52.4	1.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Western School Corporation)	51.3	52.4	1.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Western Intermediate School)	69.5	63.1	6.4%
3rd Grade Math (Western School Corporation)	69.5	63.1	6.4%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Western Intermediate School)	49.5	44.9	4.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Western School Corporation)	49.5	44.9	4.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Western Intermediate School)	66.1	55.4	10.7%
4th Grade Math (Western School Corporation)	66.1	55.4	10.7%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Western Intermediate School)	45.9	38	7.9%
4th Grade Science (Western School Corporation)	45.9	38	7.9%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Western Intermediate School)	59.2	56.1	3.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Western School Corporation)	59.2	56.1	3.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Western Intermediate School)	69.7	52	17.7%
5th Grade Math (Western School Corporation)	69.7	52	17.7%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Western Intermediate School)	49.3	57.7	8.4%
5th Grade Social Studies (Western School Corporation)	49.3	57.7	8.4%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	627	574	8.5%
African American	32	12	62.5%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	14	16	14.3%
Hispanic	18	32	77.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	531	487	8.3%
Two or More Races	30	27	10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.4%	38.7%	0.7%

Schools Near Western Intermediate School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)				ILEARN Math (2024)				ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Western Intermediate School	Public	3-5	2600 S 600 W	Russiaville	46979	Howard County	Western School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 883-5554	582	37	15.6	43.1%	483 (83.0%)	15 (2.6%)	37 (6.4%)	17 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.2%)	63.3	371^st of 1010 public elementary schools	63.3%		74.2	242^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	76.2%	129	41.2	42.5	47.7	43.8	55.6	56.3	42.5	51.4	39.1	$7,724	$588	$7,136
Western Primary School	Public	K-2	2600 S 600 W	Russiaville	46979	Howard County	Western School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 883-5528	542	38	14.4	47.4%	437 (80.6%)	25 (4.6%)	32 (5.9%)	10 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (7.0%)								(n/a)										$8,681	$479	$8,202
Boulevard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1901 W Blvd	Kokomo	46902	Howard County	Kokomo School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 455-8070	372	24	15.5	54.8%	220 (59.1%)	47 (12.6%)	35 (9.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	68 (18.3%)	42.4	598^th of 1010 public elementary schools	40.8%		39.9	634^th of 1016 public elementary schools	37.6%	36	30.0	44.4	26.8	33.1	46.0	48.9	28.6	40.4	30.4	$10,315	$2,504	$7,811
Wallace Elementary School	Public	K-5	2326 W Jefferson St	Kokomo	46901	Howard County	Kokomo School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 455-8000	361	21	17.1	44.9%	218 (60.4%)	46 (12.7%)	24 (6.6%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (19.4%)	69.2	304^th of 1010 public elementary schools	69.9%		67.5	335^th of 1016 public elementary schools	67.0%	31	39.1	37.1	71.4	48.4	51.6	46.8	64.3	53.9	64.3	$9,799	$1,739	$8,060
Maple Crest STEM Elementary School	Public	K-4	300 W Lincoln Rd	Kokomo	46902	Howard County	Kokomo School Corporation	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(765) 455-8080	127	10	12.7	45.7%	74 (58.3%)	23 (18.1%)	8 (6.3%)	5 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (13.4%)	71.4	279^th of 1010 public elementary schools	72.4%					(n/a)	35.3	55.6		45.7	64.7	61.1		62.9
Lafayette Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	919 N Korby St	Kokomo	46901	Howard County	Kokomo School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 454-7060	680	46	14.6	66.3%	359 (52.8%)	120 (17.6%)	42 (6.2%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	152 (22.4%)	31.3	718^th of 1010 public elementary schools	28.9%		38.1	654^th of 1016 public elementary schools	35.6%	64	20.3	30.4	31.8	27.2	39.1	39.3	31.8	36.7	19.7	$10,353	$2,336	$8,017
Northwestern Elementary School	Public	K-6	4223 W Rd 350 N	Kokomo	46901	Howard County	Northwestern School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 454-2335	665	37	17.8	25.3%	615 (92.5%)	5 (0.8%)	23 (3.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.0%)	68.6	312^th of 1010 public elementary schools	69.1%		76	220^th of 1016 public elementary schools	78.3%	92	23.5	58.1	54.4	46.9	44.4	60.2	58.9	55.4	47.8	$7,881	$420	$7,461
Pettit Park School	Public	PK, KG-5	901 W Havens	Kokomo	46901	Howard County	Kokomo School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 454-7075	239	20	11.7	77.0%	136 (56.9%)	46 (19.2%)	24 (10.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (13.0%)	9.3	940^th of 1010 public elementary schools	6.9%		12.4	888^th of 1016 public elementary schools	12.6%	52	8.3	15.5	12.3	11.8	18.1	22.4	13.7	17.7	8.2	$12,652	$4,387	$8,265
Taylor Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	5500 Wea Dr	Kokomo	46902	Howard County	Taylor Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 453-3800	467	26	18.3	43.7%	298 (63.8%)	75 (16.1%)	28 (6.0%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (13.3%)	22.4	787^th of 1010 public elementary schools	22.1%		19.2	825^th of 1016 public elementary schools	18.8%	38	21.1	20.3		20.7	30.6	36.7		33.8		$8,544	$1,027	$7,516
Elwood Haynes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	910 S Cooper	Kokomo	46901	Howard County	Kokomo School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 454-7050	365	23	15.9	80.5%	187 (51.2%)	86 (23.6%)	30 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (17.0%)	7.3	965^th of 1010 public elementary schools	4.5%		9.5	923^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	9.2%	42	5.8	13.0	9.6	9.3	21.2	13.3	11.5	15.4	5.9	$12,448	$5,546	$6,902

Frequently Asked Questions about Western Intermediate School

Is Western Intermediate School a good school?

Western Intermediate School ranks 371^st of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Western Intermediate School attend?

Students who attend Western Intermediate School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Western Middle School
High : Western High School

What is the racial makeup of Western Intermediate School?

Students at Western Intermediate School are 83% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 3% African American.

How many students attend Western Intermediate School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 582 students attended Western Intermediate School.

What district is Western Intermediate School in?

Western School Corporation

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