Serving 150 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Kingsford Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 150 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kingsford Heights Elementary School serves the southern part of its school district in Kingsford Heights, IN, covering an area of approximately 42.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of about 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 6.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kingsford Heights Elementary School's student population of 150 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
150 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Once a Slicer, Always a Slicer
School Rankings
Kingsford Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kingsford Heights Elementary School is 0.44, which is less 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
#568 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
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)17.3%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Kingsford Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Kingsford Heights Elementary School is ranked #568 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Kingsford Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Kingsford Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hailmann Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Kingsford Heights Elementary School?
150 students attend Kingsford Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Kingsford Heights Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kingsford Heights Elementary School?
Kingsford Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kingsford Heights Elementary School offer ?
Kingsford Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kingsford Heights Elementary School part of?
Kingsford Heights Elementary School is part of La Porte Community School Corp School District.
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