Wakarusa Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Wakarusa, IN Grades KG–05 Rural: Distant Elkhart-Goshen, IN SchoolScore™ C (62.3)
  • 534 Students
  • 32.0 Teachers (FTE)
  • 16.7:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (574)862-2000 Phone
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Wakarusa Elementary School
Wakarusa, IN 46573
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ C (62.3)
534
Students
32.0
Teachers
16.7:1
Student:Teacher
(574)862-2000
Phone

Wakarusa Elementary School is a public school administered by the Wa-Nee Community Schools district in Wakarusa, INDIANA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–05.

Key statistics: 534 students enrolled; a 16.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant 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
534.0
State avg: 445.0
▲ 20% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.69:1
State avg: 15.1:1
▲ 11% worse
Free Lunch %
33.0%
State avg: 51.3%
▼ 36% better
School Details
School Name
Wakarusa Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
181224000028
State School ID
IN-2285-1735
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
400 N Washington St
City
Wakarusa
State
Indiana
ZIP Code
46573
County
Elkhart County
Metro Area
Elkhart-Goshen, IN
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
1802
State Leg. Upper
18012
State Leg. Lower
18021
Latitude
41.5407
Longitude
-86.0276
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
534
Total Students
👩‍🏫
32.0
Teachers FTE
📐
16.7:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
32.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)32.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 176 33%
Not Applicable 100 18.7%
District Info
District Name
Wa-Nee Community Schools
LEAID
1812240
State LEA ID
IN-2285
Phone
(574)773-3131
Website
http://www.wanee.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Nappanee
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$47,719K
Federal Revenue
$3,910K
State Revenue
$26,173K
Local Revenue
$17,636K
Total Expenditure
$51,348K
Instruction Exp.
$20,574K
Support Services
$14,898K
Other Current Exp.
$1,710K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Wakarusa Elementary School

1
North Wood Middle School
Wakarusa · Middle
0.3 mi
2
Madison Elementary School
Wakarusa · Elementary
4.6 mi
3
North Wood High School
Nappanee · High
5.6 mi
4
Woodview Elementary School
Nappanee · Elementary
6 mi
5
Jimtown High School
Elkhart · High
6.7 mi
6
Jimtown Junior High School
Elkhart · Middle
6.8 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Wakarusa Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Wakarusa Elementary School?
534 students are enrolled at Wakarusa Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Wakarusa Elementary School have?
Wakarusa Elementary School has 32.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1.
What grades does Wakarusa Elementary School serve?
Wakarusa Elementary School serves grades KG through 05.
Is Wakarusa Elementary School a charter school?
Wakarusa Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Wakarusa Elementary School located in?
Wakarusa Elementary School is located in the Elkhart-Goshen, IN metropolitan area.
What school district does Wakarusa Elementary School belong to?
Wakarusa Elementary School is part of the Wa-Nee Community Schools school district.
How much does Wa-Nee Community Schools spend per student?
The Wa-Nee Community Schools district spends approximately $96,157,303 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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