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Lancaster Central School

Lancaster Central School is a public primary school in Bluffton, IN, serving grades PK–5, rated A-, with 533 students and a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 92% in Reading and 39% in English Language Arts.

A-TopHap school rating
Rating
A-
Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
533
Students per teacher
14.7:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

Reading92%
English Language Arts39%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

White86%
Hispanic8%
Two or more races3%
Asian1%
Black1%
Male / female
53% / 47%
Free or reduced lunch
41%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-2.9%
Prior-year enrollment
549

Homes assigned to this school

2,943 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Lancaster Central School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
3240 E 300 N, Bluffton, IN 46714
Phone
(260) 565-3135
Website
nwcs.k12.in.us
Setting
Rural - Fringe
Status
Operational
NCES ID
180822001409
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School district

Northern Wells Community Schools

District rating
A
Schools
4
Students
2,413
Spending per student
$10,925
Teachers (FTE)
163
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Lancaster Central School

How is Lancaster Central School rated?

Lancaster Central School holds a A- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Northern Wells Community Schools is rated A overall.

How do students at Lancaster Central School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Lancaster Central School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 92% in Reading and 39% in English Language Arts.

What grades does Lancaster Central School serve?

Lancaster Central School serves grades PK–5 as a primary school.

How many students attend Lancaster Central School?

533 students attend Lancaster Central School, down from 549 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1.

Which homes are assigned to Lancaster Central School?

TopHap matches 2,943 residential properties to Lancaster Central School in and around Bluffton. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Lancaster Central School in?

Lancaster Central School is part of Northern Wells Community Schools, which reports 4 schools, 2,413 students and $10,925 of spending per student.