Serving 582 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Willow Lake Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower 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 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 582 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Willow Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Willow Lake Elementary School's student population of 582 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
582 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
Willow Lake Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willow Lake Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1456 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
30%
14%
Black
42%
13%
White
16%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Willow Lake Elementary School is ranked #1456 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Willow Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Willow Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clearwater Elementary School, Cold Spring School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Willow Lake Elementary School?
582 students attend Willow Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Willow Lake Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willow Lake Elementary School?
Willow Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Willow Lake Elementary School offer ?
Willow Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Willow Lake Elementary School part of?
Willow Lake Elementary School is part of MSD Washington Township School District.
In what neighborhood is Willow Lake Elementary School located?
Willow Lake Elementary School is located in the Crooked Creek neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 1 other public schools located in Crooked Creek.
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