Western Primary School

576 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Western Primary School is a public elementary school located in Russiaville, Indiana, serving as part of the Western School Corporation. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the primary grades, focusing on core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. It is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing atmosphere that encourages early childhood development and prepares students for the transition to intermediate and middle school levels.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Western Primary School emphasizes the social and emotional growth of its students, fostering a community-oriented culture. The school works closely with families and the local Russiaville community to provide a supportive learning environment, often leveraging the resources of the larger Western School Corporation to enhance student engagement. By focusing on fundamental skills and character building, the school strives to establish a strong educational baseline for its young learners.

576

Total Students

38.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Western Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	463
Hispanic	39
Black	24
Asian	11
Two or More	39

White
463 (80.4 %)
Hispanic
39 (6.8 %)
Two or More
39 (6.8 %)
Black
24 (4.2 %)
Asian
11 (1.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Western School Corporation
Phone:	(765)883-5528
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	576
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	209
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 9

Kindergarten 163

Grade 1 221

Grade 2 183

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Western Primary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	9
Kindergarten	163
Grade 1	221
Grade 2	183

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Western Primary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	273	47.4%
Male	303	52.6%

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd