Lewis Cass Schools School District

100 S Main Street
Walton, IN 46994
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Lewis Cass Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,342 students in Lewis Cass Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Lewis Cass Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,921 Schools
# Students
1,342 Students
1,035,547 Students
# Teachers
89 Teachers
65,651 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Lewis Cass Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 398 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#196 out of 400 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Lewis Cass Schools  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lewis Cass Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lewis Cass Schools  School District 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 2021-22 school year data.
24%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lewis Cass Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
88%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Lewis Cass Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,758 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
16 Students
29,769 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
111 Students
145,490 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
14%
# Black Students
10 Students
135,515 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
1,138 Students
665,537 Students
% White Students
85%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,038 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
66 Students
56,440 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
22
22,573
# Students in K Grade:
95
74,078
# Students in 1st Grade:
94
76,635
# Students in 2nd Grade:
106
74,440
# Students in 3rd Grade:
81
75,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
111
74,454
# Students in 5th Grade:
110
75,704
# Students in 6th Grade:
107
76,315
# Students in 7th Grade:
107
77,908
# Students in 8th Grade:
108
79,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
95
83,266
# Students in 10th Grade:
103
82,981
# Students in 11th Grade:
93
79,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
110
79,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,957

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,530 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,148. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,081 is less than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$13,615 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Lewis Cass Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$15 MM
$13,234 MM
This chart displays total spending of Lewis Cass Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,530
$13,148
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Lewis Cass Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,081
$12,780
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Lewis Cass Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Lewis Cass Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lewis Cass High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6422 E Sr 218 W
Walton, IN 46994
(574) 626-2511
Grades: 9-12
| 401 students
Rank: #22.
Lewis Cass Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6422 East State Road 218
Walton, IN 46994
(574) 626-2511
Grades: 6-8
| 322 students
Rank: #33.
Lewis Cass Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6540 E Sr 218
Walton, IN 46994
(574) 626-2504
Grades: PK-5
| 619 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lewis Cass Polytechnic Academy
Vocational School
Magnet School
401 South Maple Street
Galveston, IN 46932
(574) 626-3000
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lewis Cass Schools School District?
Lewis Cass Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,342 students.
What is the rank of Lewis Cass Schools School District?
Lewis Cass Schools School District is ranked #195 out of 398 school districts in Indiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lewis Cass Schools School District?
85% of Lewis Cass Schools School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lewis Cass Schools School District?
Lewis Cass Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is Lewis Cass Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,081 is less than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,342 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in IN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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