Top Rankings
Lake Station Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,154 students in Lake Station Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Lake Station Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Indiana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,914 Schools
# Students
1,154 Students
1,033,082 Students
# Teachers
80 Teachers
65,168 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Lake Station Community 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 80-84% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#323 out of 392 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
43%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.54
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,734 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
28,870 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
495 Students
139,934 Students
% Hispanic Students
43%
14%
# Black Students
144 Students
133,725 Students
% Black Students
13%
13%
# White Students
441 Students
673,004 Students
% White Students
38%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
948 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
74 Students
54,867 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
20,813
# Students in K Grade:
104
76,325
# Students in 1st Grade:
97
74,314
# Students in 2nd Grade:
83
75,414
# Students in 3rd Grade:
91
74,063
# Students in 4th Grade:
65
75,161
# Students in 5th Grade:
64
75,204
# Students in 6th Grade:
71
76,895
# Students in 7th Grade:
92
79,253
# Students in 8th Grade:
99
81,588
# Students in 9th Grade:
97
83,530
# Students in 10th Grade:
104
80,978
# Students in 11th Grade:
86
78,799
# Students in 12th Grade:
101
79,154
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,591
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,261 is higher than the state median of $13,179. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,328 is less than the state median of $12,810. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,261
$13,179
Spending / Student
$12,328
$12,810
Best Lake Station Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alexander Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Lake St
Lake Station, IN 46405
(219) 962-1824
Lake Station, IN 46405
(219) 962-1824
Grades: K-5
| 223 students
Rank: #22.
Virgil I Bailey Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Union St
Lake Station, IN 46405
(219) 962-1302
Lake Station, IN 46405
(219) 962-1302
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas A Edison Jr-sr High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3304 Parkside Ave
Lake Station, IN 46405
(219) 962-8531
Lake Station, IN 46405
(219) 962-8531
Grades: 6-12
| 650 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lake Station Community Schools School District?
Lake Station Community Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,154 students.
What is the rank of Lake Station Community Schools School District?
Lake Station Community Schools School District is ranked #328 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Station Community Schools School District?
43% of Lake Station Community Schools School District students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lake Station Community Schools School District?
Lake Station Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is Lake Station Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,328 is less than the state median of $12,810. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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