Northern Wells Community Schools District
- 312 NORTH JEFFERSON ST
- OSSIAN, IN 46777
- (260) 622-4125
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 88.2% | 74.1% |
| Dropout Rate | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $7,676 | $8,993 |
| Students Per Teacher | 16.7 | 16.7 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | - |
| Number of Students | 2,555 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 153 | - |
District Test Scores
ISTEP+ - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.0% | 79.0% | |
| 2009 | 81.0% | 74.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 83.0% | 72.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.0% | 77.0% | |
| 2009 | 66.0% | 73.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 78.0% | 70.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 79.0% | 71.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2009 | 71.0% | 70.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.0% | 80.0% | |
| 2009 | 86.0% | 76.0% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.0% | 64.0% | |
| 2009 | 68.0% | 60.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2009 | 77.0% | 69.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.0% | 77.0% | |
| 2009 | 80.0% | 73.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.0% | 58.0% | |
| 2009 | 64.0% | 54.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.0% | 72.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.0% | 73.0% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.0% | 64.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.0% | 69.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.0% | 72.0% | |
ISTEP+ ECA - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
End of Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.0% | 61.0% | |
| Biology I Test | |||
| 2010 | 46.0% | 37.0% | |
| English 10 Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.0% | 63.0% | |
Source: IN Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 2,555 | 16.7 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 58 |
| Kindergarten Students | 180 |
| 1st Grade Students | 194 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 165 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 179 |
| 4th Grade Students | 173 |
| 5th Grade Students | 159 |
| 6th Grade Students | 205 |
| 7th Grade Students | 206 |
| 8th Grade Students | 207 |
| 9th Grade Students | 226 |
| 10th Grade Students | 211 |
| 11th Grade Students | 211 |
| 12th Grade Students | 203 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 23 |
| Hispanic | 37 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 4 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 2,474 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,319 |
| Female | 1,223 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 153 | 16.7 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 14 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 64 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 75 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 48 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 8 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 8 |
| Elementary | 4 |
| Secondary | 4 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 1 |
| Library Support Staff | 3 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 117 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 3 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 1 |
| School Administrators | 7 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 10 |
| Student Support Services | 1 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 95 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $24,208,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $10,775,000 | 44.5% |
| Property Tax | $8,847,000 | 36.5% |
| Other School Systems | $96,000 | 0.4% |
| Cities and Counties | $428,000 | 1.8% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $42,000 | 0.2% |
| School Lunch | $566,000 | 2.3% |
| Textbook Sales and Rentals | $242,000 | 1.0% |
| District Activity Receipts | $140,000 | 0.6% |
| Non-Specified | $192,000 | 0.8% |
| Rents and Royalties | $10,000 | 0.04% |
| Sale of Property | $2,000 | 0.01% |
| Interest Earnings | $139,000 | 0.6% |
| Private Contributions | $10,000 | 0.04% |
| Miscellaneous | $61,000 | 0.3% |
| Total State Revenues | $12,611,000 | 52.1% |
| General Formula Assistance | $10,597,000 | 43.8% |
| Special Education Programs | $52,000 | 0.2% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $49,000 | 0.2% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $3,000 | 0.01% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $37,000 | 0.2% |
| School Lunch Programs | $18,000 | 0.07% |
| Other Programs | $267,000 | 1.1% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $1,553,000 | 6.4% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Non-Employee Benefits | $35,000 | 0.1% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $822,000 | 3.4% |
| Through State - Title I | $37,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $9,000 | 0.04% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $392,000 | 1.6% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $22,000 | 0.09% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $274,000 | 1.1% |
| Non-Specified | $88,000 | 0.4% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $19,680,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $11,289,000 | 57.4% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $7,441,000 | 37.8% |
| Student Support | $712,000 | 2.9% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $814,000 | 3.4% |
| General Administration Support | $601,000 | 2.5% |
| School Administration Support | $1,206,000 | 5.0% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $2,340,000 | 9.7% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,389,000 | 5.7% |
| Other Support Services | $379,000 | 1.6% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $950,000 | 4.8% |
| Food Services | $948,000 | 3.9% |
| Other Services | $2,000 | 0.01% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 88.2% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 187 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 11 | 1.3% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Northern Wells Community Schools District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 4
- Students: 2,555
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 153
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| LANCASTER CENTRAL SCHOOL | ||||
3240 East 300 North
Bluffton, IN Public | PK-5 | 550 | 16.8 |  Review This School |
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| NORWELL HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1100 East Us 224
Ossian, IN Public | 9-12 | 851 | 17.2 |  4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| NORWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1100 East Us 224
Ossian, IN Public | 6-8 | 618 | 16.5 | Review This School |
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| OSSIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
213 South Jefferson
Ossian, IN Public | PK-5 | 558 | 16.4 | 4 out of 5 1 Review |
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