Serving 366 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Handley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to 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 35% 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: 366 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Handley Elementary School serves the northwest part of La Porte, IN, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Handley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Handley Elementary School's student population of 366 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
366 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Handley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Handley Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#761 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
21%
15%
Black
4%
14%
White
65%
62%
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.5%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Handley Elementary School's ranking?
Handley Elementary School is ranked #761 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Handley Elementary School often compared to?
Handley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hailmann Elementary School, Indian Trail Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Handley Elementary School?
366 students attend Handley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Handley Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Handley Elementary School?
Handley Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Handley Elementary School offer ?
Handley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Handley Elementary School part of?
Handley Elementary School is part of La Porte Community School Corp School District.
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