WANATAH SCHOOL

Wanatah School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Tri-Township Cons School Corp school district, located in Wanatah, IN with about 255 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, Wanatah School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Wanatah School, located in the small rural community of Wanatah, Indiana, serves as the primary educational hub for the Tri-Township Consolidated School Corporation. As a small public school, it typically offers a close-knit learning environment that integrates K-8 education. The school is known for its focus on maintaining a supportive, community-centered atmosphere where students receive personalized attention due to smaller class sizes.

Academically and extracurricularly, Wanatah School emphasizes traditional educational values while preparing students for the transition to high school. The facility serves as a focal point for the town, often hosting local events and fostering strong partnerships between faculty, parents, and the surrounding community. By prioritizing a collaborative environment, the school aims to provide a stable foundation for student growth, character development, and academic achievement within the Tri-Township district.

For more information, contact Wanatah School at (219) 733-2815 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

309 School Dr
Wanatah, IN 46390-0249
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WANATAH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Wanatah, IN with about 255 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
255
Teachers:
17.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 255 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WANATAH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.

White
92.9%
Hispanic/Latino
4.3%
Two or more races
2.7%

Female
47.1%
Male
52.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.