Lake Prairie Elementary School

11601 W 181st Ave
Lowell, IN 46356
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 395 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lake Prairie Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 395 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 5% in IN
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Lake Prairie Elementary School's student population of 395 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
395 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Lake Prairie Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Prairie Elementary School is 0.23, 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.
This School
State Level (IN)
#67 out of 1763 schools
(Top 5%)
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75-79%
38%
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60-64%
41%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lake Prairie 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 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
12%
14%
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Black
n/a
13%
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White
87%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.23
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lake Prairie 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: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lake Prairie Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Prairie Elementary School is ranked #67 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Lake Prairie Elementary School often compared to?
Lake Prairie Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Hill Elementary School, Three Creeks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Lake Prairie Elementary School?
395 students attend Lake Prairie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Lake Prairie Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Prairie Elementary School?
Lake Prairie Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lake Prairie Elementary School offer ?
Lake Prairie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lake Prairie Elementary School part of?
Lake Prairie Elementary School is part of Tri-Creek School Corporation School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 395 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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