F Willard Crichfield Elementary School

336 W Johnson Rd
La Porte, IN 46350
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%
Serving 435 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, F Willard Crichfield Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 435 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 10% in IN
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

F Willard Crichfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

F Willard Crichfield Elementary School's student population of 435 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
435 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1950
Campus Size
10
School Motto
Once a Slicer, Always a Slicer

School Rankings

F Willard Crichfield Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of F Willard Crichfield Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#99 out of 1743 schools
(Top 10%)
75-79%
39%
55-59%
41%
60-64%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
n/a
13%
White
85%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.27
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is F Willard Crichfield Elementary School's ranking?
F Willard Crichfield Elementary School is ranked #99 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are F Willard Crichfield Elementary School often compared to?
F Willard Crichfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Renaissance Academy Charter School, Westville 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 39% IN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend F Willard Crichfield Elementary School?
435 students attend F Willard Crichfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of F Willard Crichfield Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of F Willard Crichfield Elementary School?
F Willard Crichfield Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does F Willard Crichfield Elementary School offer ?
F Willard Crichfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is F Willard Crichfield Elementary School part of?
F Willard Crichfield Elementary School is part of Laporte Community School Corp School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 435 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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