Serving 592 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lewis Cass Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lewis Cass Elementary School's student population of 592 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
592 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Lewis Cass Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lewis Cass Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1062 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
84%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lewis Cass Elementary School's ranking?
Lewis Cass Elementary School is ranked #1062 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Lewis Cass Elementary School often compared to?
Lewis Cass Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pioneer Elementary School, Landis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Lewis Cass Elementary School?
592 students attend Lewis Cass Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Lewis Cass Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lewis Cass Elementary School?
Lewis Cass Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lewis Cass Elementary School offer ?
Lewis Cass Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lewis Cass Elementary School part of?
Lewis Cass Elementary School is part of Lewis Cass Schools School District.
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