Serving 100 students in grades 6,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 77%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
100 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)85-89%
77%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
35%
14%
Black
1%
13%
White
57%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% IN state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% IN state average).
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
100 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Central Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Lake Station Community Schools School District.
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