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Southern Wells Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–6
9120 S 300 W, Poneto, IN 46781 · (765) 728-2121 · Part of Southern Wells Community Schools
Students
496
Students per teacher
18:1
Free or reduced lunch
45%
Setting
Rural
Grades
PK–6
What stands out about Southern Wells Elementary School
- Math proficiency 10 pts above the state
- Enrollment up 17.3% since 2020
- Next stop for Poneto kids: 2 schools
On the path
Where Poneto kids come from and go next.
PK–6Southern Wells Elementary SchoolYou are here
7–122 schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency46%
State average 35.8%
Reading / language arts39%
State average 42.6%
Location
Directions ↗
9120 S 300 W, Poneto
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K33
Kindergarten56
Grade 160
Grade 263
Grade 358
Grade 476
Grade 579
Grade 671
Enrollment over time
423’20
456’21
509’22
499’23
496’24
Up 17.3% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 95%Hispanic 4%Two or more races <1%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.