Top Rankings
Norwell Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,439 students in Norwell Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Norwell Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
2,439 Students
1,029,704 Students
# Teachers
158 Teachers
67,292 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Norwell Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 394 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#53 out of 400 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
34%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
6%
15%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
90%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,415 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,222. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,746 is less than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,415
$13,222
Spending / Student
$11,746
$12,852
Best Norwell Community Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lancaster Central School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3240 E 300 N
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 565-3135
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 565-3135
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Norwell Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 E Us 224
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 543-2218
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 543-2218
Grades: 6-8
| 584 students
Rank: #33.
Norwell High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 E Us 224
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 543-2213
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 543-2213
Grades: 9-12
| 745 students
Rank: #44.
Ossian Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
213 S Jefferson
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 622-4179
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 622-4179
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Norwell Community Schools School District?
Norwell Community Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,439 students.
What is the rank of Norwell Community Schools School District?
Norwell Community Schools School District is ranked #64 out of 394 school districts in Indiana (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Norwell Community Schools School District?
90% of Norwell Community Schools School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Norwell Community Schools School District?
Norwell Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Norwell Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,746 is less than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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