C
Below Average
56/100

South Whitley Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 406 W Wayne St, South Whitley, IN 46787
Overall
C
56/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.3 grade levels above the U.S. average · 64th percentile in Indiana
Growth
D
Students gain 0.84 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 19th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Indiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

56
Repit Score
out of 100
295
Students
enrolled
15.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%64/1000.3 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%19/100Students gain 0.84 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.66 in 2009–19; 26th percentile in Indiana (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 24% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Indiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −2 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Indiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency37% (−10 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency42% (−3 pts vs. state avg 45%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Indiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White42%42%reading -12 pts, math -9 pts29th percentile (list)
Low-income27%27%reading -6 pts, math -3 pts27th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 406 W Wayne St
City South Whitley
ZIP Code 46787
District 1813230
NCES School ID 181323002087
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 46787

Understanding the community around South Whitley Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $65,592
Per Capita Income $29,848
Poverty Rate 13.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 29.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.1%
High School or Higher 85.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $145,400
Median Rent $800
Owner-Occupied 84.9%
Renter-Occupied 15.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for South Whitley Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.2%
Female 48.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 93.9%
Hispanic/Latino 3.1%
Two or More Races 2.0%
Black 0.7%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 295
Teachers (FTE) 19.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for South Whitley Elementary School?
South Whitley Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 56 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend South Whitley Elementary School?
South Whitley Elementary School has 295 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1.
What grades does South Whitley Elementary School serve?
South Whitley Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does South Whitley Elementary School receive per student?
South Whitley Elementary School receives $17,478 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around South Whitley Elementary School in 46787 ▼
Avg Home Value
$245,888
Avg Monthly Rent
$882
1-Year Change
+7.6%
% Renters
15.1%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026