Serving 529 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Kolling Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to 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: 529 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Kolling Elementary School serves the southern part of Saint John, IN, covering an area of approximately 11.2 square miles. Most students live within a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes from the school, with an average distance of 2.6 miles to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kolling Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Kolling Elementary School's student population of 529 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
529 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Kolling Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kolling 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
#192 out of 1743 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
17%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
White
73%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.2%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kolling Elementary School's ranking?
Kolling Elementary School is ranked #192 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Kolling Elementary School often compared to?
Kolling Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School, Hal E Clark Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Kolling Elementary School?
529 students attend Kolling Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Kolling Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kolling Elementary School?
Kolling Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kolling Elementary School offer ?
Kolling Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kolling Elementary School part of?
Kolling Elementary School is part of Lake Central School Corporation School District.
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