Protsman Elementary School

1121 Harrison
Dyer, IN 46311
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 593 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Protsman 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 59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 593 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 20% in IN
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Protsman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Protsman Elementary School's student population of 593 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
593 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

Protsman Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Protsman Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#338 out of 1755 schools
(Top 20%)
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59%
36%
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49%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Protsman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
5%
3%
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Hispanic
25%
14%
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Black
5%
13%
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White
60%
65%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
This chart display the diversity score of Protsman Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Protsman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Protsman Elementary School's ranking?
Protsman Elementary School is ranked #338 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Protsman Elementary School often compared to?
Protsman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George Bibich Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Protsman Elementary School?
593 students attend Protsman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Protsman Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Protsman Elementary School?
Protsman Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Protsman Elementary School offer ?
Protsman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Protsman Elementary School part of?
Protsman Elementary School is part of Lake Central School Corporation School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 593 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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