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Lancaster Central School

3240 E 300 N
Bluffton, IN 46714
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 544 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lancaster Central School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 544 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 20% in IN
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Lancaster Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Lancaster Central School's student population of 544 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
544 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Lancaster Central School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lancaster Central School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#350 out of 1763 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lancaster Central School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lancaster Central School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lancaster Central School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lancaster Central School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Lancaster Central School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lancaster Central School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lancaster Central School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
90%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lancaster Central School and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lancaster Central School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lancaster Central School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Lancaster Central School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lancaster Central School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lancaster Central School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lancaster Central School's ranking?
Lancaster Central School is ranked #350 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Lancaster Central School often compared to?
Lancaster Central Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bluffton-harrison Elementary School, Ossian Elementary School, Southern Wells Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Lancaster Central School?
544 students attend Lancaster Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Lancaster Central School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lancaster Central School?
Lancaster Central School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lancaster Central School offer ?
Lancaster Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lancaster Central School part of?
Lancaster Central School is part of Northern Wells Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 544 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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