Serving 400 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Henry S Evans Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Henry S Evans Elementary School serves the western part of Lake Station, IN, covering an area of approximately 3.5 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone is about 1.1 miles, reaching up to 2.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Henry S Evans Elementary School's student population of 400 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
400 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Henry S Evans Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henry S Evans Elementary School is 0.67, which is more 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
#1154 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
41%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
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)35%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Henry S Evans Elementary School's ranking?
Henry S Evans Elementary School is ranked #1154 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Henry S Evans Elementary School often compared to?
Henry S Evans Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Veterans Elementary School At Mundell by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Henry S Evans Elementary School?
400 students attend Henry S Evans Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Henry S Evans Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Henry S Evans Elementary School?
Henry S Evans Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Henry S Evans Elementary School offer ?
Henry S Evans Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Henry S Evans Elementary School part of?
Henry S Evans Elementary School is part of River Forest Community Sch Corp School District.
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