Lester B. Sommer Elementary School

Lester B. Sommer Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
3794 W US Highway 136,  Crawfordsville, IN
North Montgomery Community School Corporation
5.0
5.0
341 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Suzi Gephart
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
52%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
21
Full Time Teachers
21
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.6%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
317:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.1%
Female
46.9%
White
87.8%
Hispanic
9.2%
Two or more races
2.4%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 Alum
7/31/2017
I attended this elementary school when I was younger and have since observed (because of my education major). The faculty have always been extremely helpful and kind. They welcome every student with a smile and do whatever they can to make the students feel comfortable and safe. This is the one school that I want to work at and would recommend to anyone looking for a great school for their children.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 other
2/26/2024
Great school with a fantastic, helpful staff! Highly recommend this hidden gem in Crawfordsville, Indiana!
parent
3/2/2010
This is my sons fourth year at Sommer, and my husband and I are very pleased with and thankful for the teaches there. When we have had problems, they have all been addressed and solved with both parties having to give a little. As for racial slurs, I have heard of it happening, and maybe the childre...

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Lester B. Sommer Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Crawfordsville, IN and is served by the North Montgomery Community School Corporation in Indiana. The school has a total enrollment of 341 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Lester B. Sommer Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Meredith Nicholson Elementary School, Laura Hose Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Crawfordsville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lester B. Sommer Elementary School.

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