Lima-brighton Elementary School (Closed 2020)

Market & 3rd Sts
Howe, IN 46746
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 196 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lima-brighton 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 31% 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
196 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IN)
(18-19)
35-39%
45%
(18-19)
30-34%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
26%
15%
Black
n/a
13%
White
69%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.46
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% IN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% IN state average).
How many students attend Lima-brighton Elementary School?
196 students attend Lima-brighton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Lima-brighton Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lima-brighton Elementary School?
Lima-brighton Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lima-brighton Elementary School offer ?
Lima-brighton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lima-brighton Elementary School part of?
Lima-brighton Elementary School is part of Lakeland School Corporation School District.

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