Serving 459 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 459 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: F Willard Crichfield Elementary serves the northwest part of La Porte, IN, covering an area of approximately 27.1 square miles. Families typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.7 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
F Willard Crichfield Elementary School's student population of 459 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
459 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1950
Campus Size
10 acres
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 0.28, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#99 out of 1743 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.5%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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?
459 students attend F Willard Crichfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of F Willard Crichfield Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
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 La Porte Community School Corp School District.
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