Top Rankings
Lake Station Community Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,030 students in Lake Station Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Lake Station Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% 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
3 Schools
1,914 Schools
# Students
1,030 Students
1,036,015 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
67,724 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lake Station Community Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 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 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#326 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Graduation Rate
87%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)36.7%
23.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
46%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
14%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% White
34%
62%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,783 is higher than the state median of $16,486. The school district revenue/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,400 is higher than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$17,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$19 MM
$16,951 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$19,783
$16,486
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,400
$16,362
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Lake Station Community Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alexander Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Lake St
Lake Station, IN 46405
(219) 962-1824
Lake Station, IN 46405
(219) 962-1824
Gr: K-5 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Virgil I Bailey Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Union St
Lake Station, IN 46405
(219) 962-1302
Lake Station, IN 46405
(219) 962-1302
Gr: K-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Thomas A Edison Jr-sr High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3304 Parkside Ave
Lake Station, IN 46405
(219) 962-8531
Lake Station, IN 46405
(219) 962-8531
Gr: 6-12 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lake Station Community Schools?
Lake Station Community Schools manages 3 public schools serving 1,030 students.
What is the rank of Lake Station Community Schools?
Lake Station Community Schools is ranked #329 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (bottom 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Station Community Schools?
46% of Lake Station Community Schools students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lake Station Community Schools?
Lake Station Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Lake Station Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,400 is higher than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
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