Enrollment
176
Elementary
DISTRICT 281 · STATE 436
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WABASH CITY SCHOOLS·NCES 181215002729
LH Carpenter Early Learning Center
1101 Colerain St, Wabash, IN 46992 · (260) 274-0333 · Wabash County
GRADES PK–KGELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL176 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
27.1:1
7 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 20.8:1 · STATE 15.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
66%
117 students
DISTRICT 64% · STATE 50%
Community
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0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 93 | 53% |
| Kindergarten | 83 | 47% |
Student demographics
24%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 22% · STATE 57% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| LH Carpenter Early Learning Center this school | 176 | 66.5% | N/A |
| Williamsport Elementary School Williamsport | 174 | 65.5% | 35.4% |
| Carlisle Elementary School Carlisle | 188 | 67.6% | 37.6% |
| Lawrence County Independent Schools Bedford | 205 | 63.4% | 24.2% |
| Montezuma Elementary School Montezuma | 213 | 64.8% | 26.3% |
| Wood Memorial Intermediate School Mackey | 150 | 67.3% | 37.4% |
Matched among Indiana elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where LH Carpenter Early Learning Center ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Indiana | In Wabash County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 176 | #1,013 of 1,079 | #6 of 6 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 66.5% | #225 of 1,058 | #2 of 6 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 176 | 6.5 | 27.1:1 | 66% (117) |
| 2023-24 | 206 | 7 | 29.4:1 | 69% (142) |
| 2022-23 | 224 | 9.3 | 24.0:1 | 69% (154) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for LH Carpenter Early Learning Center.
About LH Carpenter Early Learning Center
LH Carpenter Early Learning Center is classified as an elementary school. It is located in Wabash, Indiana. Federal data show 176 students enrolled in pre-K through kindergarten in 2024-25. Elementary schools in Indiana average about 436 students, which makes this school 60% below average.
Wabash City Schools counts 1,463 students in its 4 schools, and LH Carpenter Early Learning Center is one of them.
The share of White students at LH Carpenter Early Learning Center is 87%. Other groups include 7% Hispanic and 4% multiracial. The diversity index for LH Carpenter Early Learning Center is 24%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
There are 6.5 full-time-equivalent teachers at LH Carpenter Early Learning Center, giving a ratio of 27.1:1. Elementary schools in Indiana average 15.5:1, 11.6 fewer students per teacher than here. A total of 117 students, or 66%, are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Public schools in Wabash County average 52%.
The county, Wabash County, is where the school is located. Median household income comes to about $66,806, about 23% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 7%. The county's public schools total 15, with about 5,096 students.
Wabash Middle School sits about 0.6 miles from LH Carpenter Early Learning Center. LH Carpenter Early Learning Center has 6 other public schools within five miles.
Locale data from NCES put LH Carpenter Early Learning Center in a town some distance from an urbanized area (Town: Distant).
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Wabash County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
30,844
Census ACS
Median income
$66,806
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
15
5,096 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Wabash City Schools
- Wabash High SchoolHigh · 469 students
- Wabash Middle SchoolMiddle · 433 students
- O J Neighbours Elementary SchoolElementary · 385 students
Other schools in Wabash
- Wabash High SchoolHigh · 469 students
- Southwood Elementary SchoolElementary · 458 students
- Southwood Jr-Sr High SchoolHigh · 445 students
- Wabash Middle SchoolMiddle · 433 students
- Northfield Jr-Sr High SchoolHigh · 429 students
- O J Neighbours Elementary SchoolElementary · 385 students
Nearby schools
- Wabash Middle School0.6 mi · 433
- Wabash High School0.7 mi · 469
- O J Neighbours Elementary School1.2 mi · 385
- Metro North Elementary School3.5 mi · 285
- Sharp Creek Elementary School3.9 mi · 270
- Northfield Jr-Sr High School4.0 mi · 429
Frequently asked questions
About LH Carpenter Early Learning CenterWhat is the total enrollment at LH Carpenter Early Learning Center?
LH Carpenter Early Learning Center enrolls approximately 176 students in grades PK-KG.
What grades does LH Carpenter Early Learning Center serve?
LH Carpenter Early Learning Center serves grades PK-KG.
How many students per teacher at LH Carpenter Early Learning Center?
Approximately 27.1:1 students per teacher at LH Carpenter Early Learning Center.
How diverse is LH Carpenter Early Learning Center?
LH Carpenter Early Learning Center reports a student body of 87% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees LH Carpenter Early Learning Center?
LH Carpenter Early Learning Center is overseen by Wabash City Schools in Wabash County.
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