Serving 287 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Daniel Wertz Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 287 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Daniel Wertz Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Daniel Wertz Elementary School's student population of 287 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
287 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Daniel Wertz Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daniel Wertz Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#659 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
6%
13%
White
78%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daniel Wertz Elementary School's ranking?
Daniel Wertz Elementary School is ranked #659 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Daniel Wertz Elementary School often compared to?
Daniel Wertz Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Terrace Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Daniel Wertz Elementary School?
287 students attend Daniel Wertz Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Daniel Wertz Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daniel Wertz Elementary School?
Daniel Wertz Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Daniel Wertz Elementary School offer ?
Daniel Wertz Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Daniel Wertz Elementary School part of?
Daniel Wertz Elementary School is part of Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp School District.
In what neighborhood is Daniel Wertz Elementary School located?
Daniel Wertz Elementary School is located in the Westside neighborhood of Evansville, IN. There are 5 other public schools located in Westside.
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