Lewis Cass Schools School District

100 S Main Street
Walton, IN 46994
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Lewis Cass Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,393 students in Lewis Cass Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Lewis Cass Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Indiana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,914 Schools
# Students
1,393 Students
1,033,082 Students
# Teachers
86 Teachers
65,168 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Lewis Cass Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 391 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (IN)
#215 out of 392 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Lewis Cass Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
35%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lewis Cass Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
37%
43%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lewis Cass Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Lewis Cass Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.54
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,734 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
16 Students
28,870 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
102 Students
139,934 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
14%
# Black Students
7 Students
133,725 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
1,199 Students
673,004 Students
% White Students
86%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
948 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
68 Students
54,867 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
40
20,813
# Students in K Grade:
108
76,325
# Students in 1st Grade:
100
74,314
# Students in 2nd Grade:
84
75,414
# Students in 3rd Grade:
110
74,063
# Students in 4th Grade:
107
75,161
# Students in 5th Grade:
104
75,204
# Students in 6th Grade:
109
76,895
# Students in 7th Grade:
114
79,253
# Students in 8th Grade:
104
81,588
# Students in 9th Grade:
104
83,530
# Students in 10th Grade:
96
80,978
# Students in 11th Grade:
124
78,799
# Students in 12th Grade:
87
79,154
# Ungraded Students:
2
1,591

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,108 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,179. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,676 is less than the state median of $12,810. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$13,615 MM
This chart display total revenue of Lewis Cass Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$15 MM
$13,234 MM
This chart display total spending of Lewis Cass Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,108
$13,179
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Lewis Cass Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$10,676
$12,810
This chart display average spending per public school student in Lewis Cass Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Lewis Cass Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lewis Cass High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6422 E Sr 218 W
Walton, IN 46994
(574) 626-2511
Grades: 9-12
| 413 students
Rank: #22.
Lewis Cass Junior High School
Math: 35% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6422 East State Road 218
Walton, IN 46994
(574) 626-2511
Grades: 6-8
| 327 students
Rank: #33.
Lewis Cass Elementary School
Math: 36% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6540 E Sr 218
Walton, IN 46994
(574) 626-2504
Grades: PK-5
| 653 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lewis Cass Polytechnic Academy
Vocational School
401 South Maple Street
Galveston, IN 46932
(574) 626-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lewis Cass Schools School District?
Lewis Cass Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,393 students.
What is the rank of Lewis Cass Schools School District?
Lewis Cass Schools School District is ranked #212 out of 391 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lewis Cass Schools School District?
86% of Lewis Cass Schools School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lewis Cass Schools School District?
Lewis Cass Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is Lewis Cass Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,676 is less than the state median of $12,810. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,393 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in IN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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