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Lake Station Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,144 students in Lake Station Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Lake Station Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
1,144 Students
1,032,682 Students
# Teachers
73 Teachers
67,377 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lake Station Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#326 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Graduation Rate
87%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
44%
15%
% Black
15%
13%
% White
34%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,377 is higher than the state median of $13,184. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,435 is less than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,377
$13,184
Spending / Student
$12,435
$12,815
Best Lake Station Community Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alexander Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Lake St
Lake Station, IN 46405
(219) 962-1824
Lake Station, IN 46405
(219) 962-1824
Gr: K-5 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Virgil I Bailey Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Union St
Lake Station, IN 46405
(219) 962-1302
Lake Station, IN 46405
(219) 962-1302
Gr: K-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Thomas A Edison Jr-sr High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3304 Parkside Ave
Lake Station, IN 46405
(219) 962-8531
Lake Station, IN 46405
(219) 962-8531
Gr: 6-12 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lake Station Community Schools School District?
Lake Station Community Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,144 students.
What is the rank of Lake Station Community Schools School District?
Lake Station Community Schools School District is ranked #329 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Station Community Schools School District?
44% of Lake Station Community Schools School District students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lake Station Community Schools School District?
Lake Station Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Lake Station Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,435 is less than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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