West Central Elementary School

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West Central Elementary School ranks 738 th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

West Central Elementary School is a public elementary school in Francesville, Indiana, serving 325 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the West Central School Corporation, which is ranked 130 out of 381 school districts in the state.

While West Central Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (87.69%) compared to nearby schools, its academic performance lags behind state and district averages. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (23.12%) and Math (33.17%) fall well short of the state averages of 38.6% and 52.4%, respectively. Additionally, West Central Elementary has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 13.3% to 16.8% over the past three years, and a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as DeMotte Elementary School in the Kankakee Valley School Corporation, West Central Elementary consistently underperforms in academic measures while having higher rates of chronic absenteeism and free/reduced lunch recipients. This suggests that socioeconomic factors may be playing a significant role in the school's outcomes, and addressing these challenges could help improve the overall performance and educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public K-6

1842 S Us 421
Francesville, IN 47946

(219) 567-9741

District: West Central School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
738^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,739

Students who attend West Central Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	West Central Middle School
High:	West Central Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.3

Number of students: 309

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.0%

Hispanic:

5.5%

Two or more races:

4.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Central Elementary School ranks worse than 73.1% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.21. (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 (88%), Hispanic (5.5%), two or more races (4.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Central Elementary School is 19.3. (See more...)

Compare West Central Elementary School employs 16 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Central Elementary School is $11,739.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

West Central School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks West Central School Corp 145^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Central Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	69.05	269^th	959	71.9%
2006	60.56	403^rd	961	58.1%
2007	63.83	366^th	985	62.8%
2008	59.19	453^rd	996	54.5%
2009	64.77	373^rd	1003	62.8%
2010	58.22	498^th	1009	50.6%
2011	39.22	747^th	1025	27.1%
2012	34.08	779^th	1015	23.3%
2013	58.64	498^th	1035	51.9%
2014	58.13	499^th	1036	51.8%
2015	40.38	710^th	1040	31.7%
2016	63.27	414^th	1046	60.4%
2017	54.51	542^nd	1033	47.5%
2018	42.04	682^nd	1027	33.6%
2019	38.22	691^st	1031	33.0%
2021	42.90	620^th	1016	39.0%
2022	46.52	587^th	1020	42.5%
2023	49.69	543^rd	1016	46.6%
2024	29.21	738^th	1010	26.9%

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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 West Central Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	564	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	564
1989	579	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	583
1990	564	0	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	571
1991	554	0	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	564
1992	570	0	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	578
1993	553	0	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	562
1994	522	0	2	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	536
1995	549	0	2	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	565
1996	549	0	2	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	565
1997	532	3	1	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	548
1998	549	1	0	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	567
1999	542	1	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	548
2000	477	1	0	10	10	n/a	n/a	0	498
2001	454	2	1	11	8	n/a	n/a	0	476
2002	409	3	1	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	421
2003	409	3	1	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	421
2004	399	1	1	11	5	n/a	n/a	0	417
2005	380	1	1	9	3	n/a	n/a	0	394
2006	384	1	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	394
2007	408	1	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	14	432
2008	405	0	1	12	0	n/a	n/a	15	433
2009	391	0	1	14	0	n/a	n/a	11	417
2010	388	0	1	12	0	n/a	n/a	12	413
2011	380	0	2	18	0	0	12	0	412
2012	363	0	2	20	0	0	13	0	398
2013	330	0	2	23	0	0	11	0	366
2014	347	1	1	23	0	0	7	0	379
2015	334	1	1	23	0	0	9	0	368
2016	318	0	1	15	0	0	6	0	340
2017	331	0	1	16	0	0	2	0	350
2018	289	2	0	16	0	0	1	0	308
2019	298	1	0	19	1	0	11	0	330
2020	279	1	1	19	1	0	11	0	312
2021	300	0	1	21	1	0	11	0	334
2022	298	1	1	16	3	0	10	0	329
2023	285	1	1	22	3	0	13	0	325
2024	272	1	1	17	3	0	15	0	309

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 West Central Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	564	31.6	17.8	0
1989	583	33.0	17.6	18.9
1990	571	33.0	17.3	17.3
1991	564	32.0	17.6	19.3
1992	578	27.2	21.2	20.2
1993	562	32.1	17.5	25.1
1994	536	32.0	16.8	24.8
1995	565	32.2	17.5	28.3
1996	565	32.2	17.5	28.3
1997	548	32.2	17.0	31.2
1998	567	32.2	17.6	25.7
1999	548	33.2	16.5	34.5
2000	498	28.6	17.4	37.3
2001	476	27.9	17.1	36.3
2002	421	26.0	16.2	35.6
2003	421	26.0	16.2	35.6
2004	417	26.7	15.6	40.5
2005	394	26.7	14.8	40.4
2006	394	24.4	16.1	43.4
2007	432	n/a	n/a	47.8
2008	433	28.1	15.4	49.8
2009	417	25.5	16.4	49.5
2010	413	25.9	15.8	56.9
2011	412	25.1	16.3	56.3
2012	398	22.5	17.6	59.3
2013	366	18.5	19.7	65.6
2014	379	18.0	21.0	60.9
2015	368	18.0	20.4	62.8
2016	340	19.0	17.8	58.2
2017	350	17.0	20.5	62.3
2018	308	14.5	21.2	62.7
2019	330	15.0	22.0	63.3
2020	312	20.0	15.6	62.2
2021	334	24.1	13.8	59
2022	329	20.1	16.3	52.9
2023	325	18.3	17.7	61.5
2024	309	16.0	19.3	62.5

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 West Central Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	564	31.6	17.8	0
1989	583	33.0	17.6	18.9
1990	571	33.0	17.3	17.3
1991	564	32.0	17.6	19.3
1992	578	27.2	21.2	20.2
1993	562	32.1	17.5	25.1
1994	536	32.0	16.8	24.8
1995	565	32.2	17.5	28.3
1996	565	32.2	17.5	28.3
1997	548	32.2	17.0	31.2
1998	567	32.2	17.6	25.7
1999	548	33.2	16.5	34.5
2000	498	28.6	17.4	37.3
2001	476	27.9	17.1	36.3
2002	421	26.0	16.2	35.6
2003	421	26.0	16.2	35.6
2004	417	26.7	15.6	40.5
2005	394	26.7	14.8	40.4
2006	394	24.4	16.1	43.4
2007	432	n/a	n/a	47.8
2008	433	28.1	15.4	49.8
2009	417	25.5	16.4	49.5
2010	413	25.9	15.8	56.9
2011	412	25.1	16.3	56.3
2012	398	22.5	17.6	59.3
2013	366	18.5	19.7	65.6
2014	379	18.0	21.0	60.9
2015	368	18.0	20.4	62.8
2016	340	19.0	17.8	58.2
2017	350	17.0	20.5	62.3
2018	308	14.5	21.2	62.7
2019	330	15.0	22.0	63.3
2020	312	20.0	15.6	62.2
2021	334	24.1	13.8	59
2022	329	20.1	16.3	52.9
2023	325	18.3	17.7	61.5
2024	309	16.0	19.3	62.5

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 West Central Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$497 (4.3%)	$11,055 (95.7%)	$11,552
2020	$631 (5.2%)	$11,414 (94.8%)	$12,046
2021	$601 (6.2%)	$9,062 (93.8%)	$9,664
2022	$1,092 (9.3%)	$10,647 (90.7%)	$11,739

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Central Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 691^st of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 543^rd of 1016 Elementary schools	13.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Central Elementary School)	60	44.7	15.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Central School Corp)	60	44.7	15.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (West Central Elementary School)	64.4	53.2	11.2%
3rd Grade Math (West Central School Corp)	64.4	53.2	11.2%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Central Elementary School)	33.3	35	1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Central School Corp)	33.3	35	1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (West Central Elementary School)	47.4	41.7	5.7%
4th Grade Math (West Central School Corp)	47.4	41.7	5.7%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (West Central Elementary School)	42.1	41.7	0.4%
4th Grade Science (West Central School Corp)	42.1	41.7	0.4%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Central Elementary School)	27.3	13.8	13.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Central School Corp)	27.3	13.8	13.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (West Central Elementary School)	34.8	44.8	10%
5th Grade Math (West Central School Corp)	34.8	44.8	10%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (West Central Elementary School)	27.7	27.6	0.1%
5th Grade Social Studies (West Central School Corp)	27.7	27.6	0.1%
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	330	325	1.5%
African American	1	1
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	19	22	15.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	298	285	4.4%
Two or More Races	11	13	18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	63.3%	61.5%	1.8%

Schools Near West Central Elementary 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 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th 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
West Central Elementary School	Public	K-6	1842 S Us 421	Francesville	47946	Pulaski County	West Central School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 567-9741	309	16	19.3	62.5%	272 (88.0%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (5.5%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.9%)	29.2	738^th of 1010 public elementary schools	26.9%		49.7	543^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	46.6%	195	20.8	30.2	23.0	15.6	23.1	34.0	28.3	29.5	46.9	33.2	26.2	$11,739	$1,092	$10,647
North White Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	304 E Broadway St	Monon	47959	White County	North White School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 253-6663	427	22	19.4	85.5%	204 (47.8%)	0 (0.0%)	217 (50.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	18.2	833^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	17.5%		24.1	781^st of 1016 public elementary schools	23.1%	52	22.1	15.1	16.2		17.7	39.7	26.0	12.2		25.6	20.6	$8,472	$868	$7,604
North Judson-San Pierre Elementary School	Public	K-6	809 W Talmer Ave	North Judson	46366	Starke County	North Judson-San Pierre School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 896-2128	455	33	13.7	50.8%	429 (94.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.5%)	48.8	536^th of 1010 public elementary schools	46.9%		48.3	556^th of 1016 public elementary schools	45.3%	20	39.7	47.1	31.2	26.8	35.0	50.0	43.1	27.3	46.5	40.9	35.1	$10,622	$2,049	$8,573
Wheatfield Elementary School	Public	K-3	251 S Center St	Wheatfield	46392	Jasper County	Kankakee Valley School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 956-3221	339	25	13.5	53.4%	300 (88.5%)	1 (0.3%)	30 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)								(n/a)	50.6				50.6	67.0				67.0		$9,429	$825	$8,604
Rensselaer Central Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1144 N Melville St	Rensselaer	47978	Jasper County	Rensselaer Central School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 866-5441	387	25	15.4	53.0%	327 (84.5%)	1 (0.3%)	50 (12.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)								(n/a)												$9,500	$1,384	$8,116
Van Rensselaer Elementary School	Public	3-5	902 E Washington	Rensselaer	47978	Jasper County	Rensselaer Central School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 866-8212	310	21	15.1	46.5%	262 (84.5%)	2 (0.6%)	34 (11.0%)	4 (1.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	74.2	247^th of 1010 public elementary schools	75.5%		81.1	171^st of 1016 public elementary schools	83.2%	76	45.3	49.0	56.9		50.5	58.5	59.4	64.2		60.8	38.5	$9,069	$746	$8,323
Eastern Pulaski Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	815 School Dr	Winamac	46996	Pulaski County	Eastern Pulaski Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 946-3955	466	33	14.1	56.4%	416 (89.3%)	3 (0.6%)	26 (5.6%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.4%)	65.1	353^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	65.0%		65.1	358^th of 1016 public elementary schools	64.8%	5	41.8	41.2	45.1		42.7	56.7	50.6	51.2		52.6	45.1	$9,638	$754	$8,884
Kankakee Valley Intermediate School	Public	4-5	12345 N 550 W	Wheatfield	46392	Jasper County	Kankakee Valley School Corp	No	No	No	No	(219) 987-2027	467	29	16.1	55.9%	378 (80.9%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (16.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.1%)	70.1	297^th of 1010 public elementary schools	70.6%		70	303^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	70.2%	6		53.0	46.9		50.0		60.3	45.6		53.0	38.6	$9,004	$490	$8,514
DeMotte Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	1000 S Halleck	DeMotte	46310	Jasper County	Kankakee Valley School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 987-2789	600	39	15.3	46.8%	485 (80.8%)	0 (0.0%)	99 (16.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (2.5%)								(n/a)	51.8				51.8	75.5				75.5		$9,774	$893	$8,881

Frequently Asked Questions about West Central Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of West Central Elementary School?

Students at West Central Elementary School are 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

How many students attend West Central Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 309 students attended West Central Elementary School.

Is West Central Elementary School a good school?

West Central Elementary School ranks 738^th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What schools do graduates of West Central Elementary School attend?

Students who attend West Central Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Central Middle School
High : West Central Senior High School

What district is West Central Elementary School in?

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