Lester B Sommer Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Crawfordsville, IN Grades PK–05 Rural: Fringe Crawfordsville, IN SchoolScore™ C (61.3)
  • 342 Students
  • 20.0 Teachers (FTE)
  • 17.1:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (765)362-3979 Phone
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Lester B Sommer Elementary School
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ C (61.3)
342
Students
20.0
Teachers
17.1:1
Student:Teacher
(765)362-3979
Phone

Lester B Sommer Elementary School is a public school administered by the North Montgomery Com Sch Corp district in Crawfordsville, INDIANA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 342 students enrolled; a 17.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Fringe by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Indiana Elementary School Average
Enrollment
342.0
State avg: 445.0
▼ 23% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
State avg: 15.1:1
▲ 13% worse
Free Lunch %
40.4%
State avg: 51.3%
▼ 21% better
School Details
School Name
Lester B Sommer Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
180790002322
State School ID
IN-5835-6243
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
3794 W US 136
City
Crawfordsville
State
Indiana
ZIP Code
47933
County
Montgomery County
Metro Area
Crawfordsville, IN
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
1804
State Leg. Upper
18007
State Leg. Lower
18044
Latitude
40.0687
Longitude
-86.9767
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
342
Total Students
👩‍🏫
20.0
Teachers FTE
📐
17.1:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
20.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)20.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 138 40.4%
Not Applicable 98 28.7%
District Info
District Name
North Montgomery Com Sch Corp
LEAID
1807900
State LEA ID
IN-5835
Phone
(765)359-2112
Website
http://www.nm.k12.in.us/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Crawfordsville
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$31,676K
Federal Revenue
$3,134K
State Revenue
$16,724K
Local Revenue
$11,818K
Total Expenditure
$31,200K
Instruction Exp.
$11,832K
Support Services
$10,469K
Other Current Exp.
$1,236K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Lester B Sommer Elementary School

1
Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch
Crawfordsville · Elementary
3.7 mi
2
Willson Preschool Academy
Crawfordsville · Prekindergarten
4.8 mi
3
Laura Hose Elementary School
Crawfordsville · Elementary
4.8 mi
4
Crawfordsville Middle School
Crawfordsville · Middle
4.9 mi
5
Crawfordsville Sr High School
Crawfordsville · High
4.9 mi
6
Athens Virtual Academy of Indiana
Crawfordsville · High
4.9 mi
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Free Lunch
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Free Lunch
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Free Lunch
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Free Lunch
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Lester B Sommer Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Lester B Sommer Elementary School?
342 students are enrolled at Lester B Sommer Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Lester B Sommer Elementary School have?
Lester B Sommer Elementary School has 20.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1.
What grades does Lester B Sommer Elementary School serve?
Lester B Sommer Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is Lester B Sommer Elementary School a charter school?
Lester B Sommer Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Lester B Sommer Elementary School located in?
Lester B Sommer Elementary School is located in the Crawfordsville, IN metropolitan area.
What school district does Lester B Sommer Elementary School belong to?
Lester B Sommer Elementary School is part of the North Montgomery Com Sch Corp school district.
How much does North Montgomery Com Sch Corp spend per student?
The North Montgomery Com Sch Corp district spends approximately $91,228,070 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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