Western Primary School

2600 S 600 W
Russiaville, IN 46979
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Western Primary School serves 527 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 527 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Western Primary School's student population of 527 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
527 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold

School Rankings

The diversity score of Western Primary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
4%
14%
White
78%
62%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.38
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Western Primary School often compared to?
Western Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwestern Elementary School, Wallace Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Western Primary School?
527 students attend Western Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Western Primary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Western Primary School?
Western Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Western Primary School offer ?
Western Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Western Primary School part of?
Western Primary School is part of Western School Corporation School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 527 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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