Serving 301 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lancaster Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
301 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)50-54%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)60-64%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
n/a
13%
White
93%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% IN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% IN state average).
How many students attend Lancaster Elementary School?
301 students attend Lancaster Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Lancaster Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lancaster Elementary School?
Lancaster Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lancaster Elementary School offer ?
Lancaster Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lancaster Elementary School part of?
Lancaster Elementary School is part of Huntington County Community School Corporation School District.
Recent Articles
Year-Round Schooling in 2026: Updated Parent Guide
Explore the latest 2026 data, trends, costs, and parent planning tips in the ongoing debate over year-round schooling vs the traditional calendar.
No Child Left Behind: Past, Present, and Future of U.S. School Policy
Explore how No Child Left Behind evolved into ESSA, what it means for 2025‑26 schooling, and what parents need to know about testing, admissions planning, and funding.
Understanding Public School Fees & Optional Costs Guide
Discover what public school fees are required versus optional, with 2026 updates for parents, students, and educators on budgeting and planning.
