Southwestern Elementary School vs. Waldron Elementary School
Should you attend Southwestern Elementary School or Waldron Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Waldron Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 405 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Southwestern Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 298 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Waldron Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-5
Total Students
405 students
298 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#892 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#209 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
60-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
52
43
Kindergarten Students
57
30
Grade 1 Students
53
38
Grade 2 Students
60
45
Grade 3 Students
44
49
Grade 4 Students
48
44
Grade 5 Students
41
49
Grade 6 Students
50
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Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
3%
4%
% Black
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1%
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% White
96%
93%
% Hawaiian
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n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.08
0.13
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%