Kingsbury Elementary School

0802 W 400 S
La Porte, IN 46350
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 284 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Kingsbury Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 284 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 30% in IN
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kingsbury Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Kingsbury Elementary School's student population of 284 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
284 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Kingsbury Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kingsbury Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IN)
#438 out of 1755 schools
(Top 30%)
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50-54%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kingsbury Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
45-49%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kingsbury Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
9%
14%
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Black
2%
13%
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White
86%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IN.
0.25
This chart display the diversity score of Kingsbury Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kingsbury Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kingsbury Elementary School's ranking?
Kingsbury Elementary School is ranked #438 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Kingsbury Elementary School often compared to?
Kingsbury Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riley Elementary School, Prairie View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Kingsbury Elementary School?
284 students attend Kingsbury Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Kingsbury Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kingsbury Elementary School?
Kingsbury Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kingsbury Elementary School offer ?
Kingsbury Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Kingsbury Elementary School part of?
Kingsbury Elementary School is part of Laporte Community School Corp School District.

School Reviews

5   2/7/2022
The best public school elementary in the area!!! Great team and teachers.
- Posted by Parent - Johanna Hern

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 284 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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