Serving 524 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Lantern Road Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 524 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lantern Road 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
Lantern Road Elementary School's student population of 524 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
524 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lantern Road Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lantern Road Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#108 out of 1763 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
3%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
3%
13%
White
71%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lantern Road Elementary School's ranking?
Lantern Road Elementary School is ranked #108 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Lantern Road Elementary School often compared to?
Lantern Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fall Creek Elementary School, Cumberland Road Elementary School, Fishers Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Lantern Road Elementary School?
524 students attend Lantern Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Lantern Road Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lantern Road Elementary School?
Lantern Road Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lantern Road Elementary School offer ?
Lantern Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Lantern Road Elementary School part of?
Lantern Road Elementary School is part of Hamilton Southeastern Schools School District.
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