NAPPANEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Nappanee Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wa-Nee Community Schools school district, located in Nappanee, IN with about 397 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 23 teachers, Nappanee Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Nappanee Elementary School, located at 755 E Van Buren St in Nappanee, Indiana, serves as a key educational institution within the Wa-Nee Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to providing a foundational learning environment for elementary-aged children, focusing on academic growth, character development, and fostering a supportive community atmosphere. As a central part of the Nappanee area, the school emphasizes the importance of preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum that addresses both core academic subjects and social-emotional learning.
The school is recognized for its commitment to student-centered education and its strong partnership with the local community. By utilizing a variety of instructional strategies, Nappanee Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining high expectations for achievement. Its location in the heart of Nappanee reflects its role as a neighborhood hub, where faculty, staff, and families work collaboratively to create a safe and engaging school culture that promotes lifelong learning and citizenship.
For more information, contact Nappanee Elementary School at (574) 773-7421 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Nappanee, IN 46550-1499
(574) 773-7421
NAPPANEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Nappanee, IN with about 397 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wa-Nee Community Schools
- Total Students:
- 397
- Teachers:
- 23.1
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 397 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NAPPANEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 89.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.5%
- Two or more races
- 2.0%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Black or African American
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
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.