Lancaster Central School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Bluffton, Indiana 46714 · Norwell Community Schools
#251 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana
#14185 of 50,301 nationally
About Lancaster Central School
Lancaster Central School is a public elementary located in Bluffton, in the Norwell Community Schools school district of Indiana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 533 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 65.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 251st of 1,053 ranked elementary schools in Indiana. Its strongest component is math proficiency (73th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (50th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 533.
There are 4 schools in Bluffton; Lancaster Central School ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)56%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)40.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Lancaster Central School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 40.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 56%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Lancaster Central School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Norwell High School
Ossian · Public high · Grades 9–12
753 students · 5.8 km away
Norwell Middle School
Ossian · Public middle · Grades 6–8
561 students · 5.8 km away
Bluffton-Harrison Elementary Sch
Bluffton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
750 students · 6.7 km away
Bluffton High School
Bluffton · Public high · Grades 9–12
507 students · 7.1 km away
Bluffton-Harrison Middle School
Bluffton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
556 students · 7.3 km away
Ossian Elementary
Ossian · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
566 students · 10 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Indiana with a comparable Enrollment.
Mabel K Holland Elementary School
Fort Wayne · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
533 students
Glenns Valley Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
533 students
Eagle Creek Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
533 students
Meadowlawn Elementary School
Monticello · Public elementary · Grades K–5
533 students
Glenwood Park Elementary School
Fort Wayne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
532 students
Bright Elementary School
Lawrenceburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
534 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Lancaster Central School a good school?
Lancaster Central School has a Success Index (US) of 65.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #251 of 1,053 in Indiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Lancaster Central School rank in Indiana?
Lancaster Central School ranks #251 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana and #14185 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Lancaster Central School?
Lancaster Central School had 533 students in 2025.
Is Lancaster Central School a elementary school or a high school?
Lancaster Central School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Lancaster Central School?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of Lancaster Central School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.