Nappanee Elementary School

378 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

378

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nappanee Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	310
Hispanic	38
Black	11
Asian	2
Two or More	16
Pacific Islander	1

White
310 (82.0%)
Hispanic
38 (10.1%)
Two or More
16 (4.2%)
Black
11 (2.9%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Wa-Nee Community Schools
Phone:	(574)773-7421
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	378
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	153
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 71