Top Rankings
Lake Central School Corporation School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 8,985 students in Lake Central School Corporation School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Lake Central School Corporation School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,914 Schools
# Students
8,985 Students
1,036,015 Students
# Teachers
517 Teachers
67,724 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lake Central School Corporation School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 96% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#51 out of 395 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
34%
Graduation Rate
96%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.9%
23.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
23%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
9%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% White
61%
62%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,665 is higher than the state median of $16,486. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,019 is less than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$150 MM
$17,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$144 MM
$16,951 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,665
$16,486
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,019
$16,362
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Lake Central School Corporation School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George Bibich Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14600 W 81st St
Dyer, IN 46311
(219) 322-1185
Dyer, IN 46311
(219) 322-1185
Gr: PK-4 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
James H Watson Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
333 W 77th St
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 322-1365
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 322-1365
Gr: PK-4 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Kolling Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8801 Wicker Ave
Saint John, IN 46373
(219) 365-8577
Saint John, IN 46373
(219) 365-8577
Gr: PK-4 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Homan Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 E Joliet
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 322-4451
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 322-4451
Gr: PK-4 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Protsman Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1121 Harrison
Dyer, IN 46311
(219) 322-2040
Dyer, IN 46311
(219) 322-2040
Gr: PK-4 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Lake Central High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8400 Wicker Ave
Saint John, IN 46373
(219) 365-8551
Saint John, IN 46373
(219) 365-8551
Gr: 9-12 | 2,926 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Peifer Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1824 S Cline
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 322-5335
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 322-5335
Gr: PK-4 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #88.
Hal E Clark Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8915 W 93rd Ave
Saint John, IN 46373
(219) 365-8507
Saint John, IN 46373
(219) 365-8507
Gr: 5-8 | 1,032 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #99.
Michael Grimmer Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
225 W 77th Ave
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 865-6985
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 865-6985
Gr: 5-8 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1010.
Kahler Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Joliet St
Dyer, IN 46311
(219) 865-3535
Dyer, IN 46311
(219) 865-3535
Gr: 5-8 | 971 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lake Central School Corporation School District?
Lake Central School Corporation School District manages 10 public schools serving 8,985 students.
What is the rank of Lake Central School Corporation School District?
Lake Central School Corporation School District is ranked #56 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Central School Corporation School District?
61% of Lake Central School Corporation School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lake Central School Corporation School District?
Lake Central School Corporation School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Lake Central School Corporation School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,019 is less than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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