Top Rankings
River Forest Community Sch Corp School District 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 4 public schools serving 1,707 students in River Forest Community Sch Corp School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in River Forest Community Sch Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% 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
4 Schools
1,915 Schools
# Students
1,707 Students
1,036,015 Students
# Teachers
99 Teachers
67,724 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
River Forest Community Sch Corp School District, 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 82% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#302 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Graduation Rate
82%
88.1%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)27.9%
23.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
42%
15%
% Black
17%
14%
% White
33%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,023 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,486. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,919 is less than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$17,079 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$16,951 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,023
$16,486
Spending / Student
$13,919
$16,362
Best River Forest Community Sch Corp School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Henry S Evans Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2915 E 35th Ave
Lake Station, IN 46405
(219) 962-1608
Lake Station, IN 46405
(219) 962-1608
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
John I Meister Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Jay St
Hobart, IN 46342
(219) 962-1103
Hobart, IN 46342
(219) 962-1103
Gr: K-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
River Forest Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Indiana St
Hobart, IN 46342
(219) 962-7551
Hobart, IN 46342
(219) 962-7551
Gr: 6-8 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
River Forest High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Indiana St
Hobart, IN 46342
(219) 962-7551
Hobart, IN 46342
(219) 962-7551
Gr: 9-12 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to River Forest Community Sch Corp School District?
River Forest Community Sch Corp School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,707 students.
What is the rank of River Forest Community Sch Corp School District?
River Forest Community Sch Corp School District is ranked #312 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 River Forest Community Sch Corp School District?
42% of River Forest Community Sch Corp School District students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of River Forest Community Sch Corp School District?
River Forest Community Sch Corp School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is River Forest Community Sch Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,919 is less than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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