Top Rankings
La Porte Community School Corp School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,089 students in La Porte Community School Corp School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in La Porte Community School Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,914 Schools
# Students
6,089 Students
1,036,015 Students
# Teachers
393 Teachers
67,724 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
La Porte Community School Corp School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#153 out of 395 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
Graduation Rate
84%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)22.2%
23.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2002–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
17%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
3%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
72%
62%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,425 is higher than the state median of $16,486. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,836 is higher than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$106 MM
$17,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$109 MM
$16,951 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,425
$16,486
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,836
$16,362
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best La Porte Community School Corp School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
F Willard Crichfield Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
336 W Johnson Rd
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-2020
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-2020
Gr: PK-4 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Hailmann Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 E Ohio St
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-2080
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-2080
Gr: PK-4 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Kingsbury Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
0802 W 400 S
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-1823
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-1823
Gr: PK-4 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
402 Harrison St
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-3755
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-3755
Gr: PK-4 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Kingsford Heights Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
460 Evanston Rd
Kingsford Heights, IN 46346
(219) 393-3116
Kingsford Heights, IN 46346
(219) 393-3116
Gr: PK-4 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Riley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
516 Weller Ave
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-3235
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-3235
Gr: PK-4 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Laporte High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
602 'f' St
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-3102
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-3102
Gr: PK-12 | 1,807 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
Handley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
408 10th St
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-2561
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-2561
Gr: PK-4 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #99.
Kesling Intermediate School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
306 E 18th St
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-7507
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-7507
Gr: 5-6 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1010.
Laporte Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
306 E 18th Street
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 324-1370
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 324-1370
Gr: 7-8 | 862 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1111.
Indian Trail Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3214 S Sr 104
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 369-9016
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 369-9016
Gr: PK-4 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Harrison St.
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-7056
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-7056
Gr: K-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 96:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to La Porte Community School Corp School District?
La Porte Community School Corp School District manages 12 public schools serving 6,089 students.
What is the rank of La Porte Community School Corp School District?
La Porte Community School Corp School District is ranked #157 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in La Porte Community School Corp School District?
72% of La Porte Community School Corp School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of La Porte Community School Corp School District?
La Porte Community School Corp School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is La Porte Community School Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,836 is higher than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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