Top Rankings
Lake Central School Corporation School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 9,204 students in Lake Central School Corporation School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Lake Central School Corporation School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% 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
10 Schools
1,923 Schools
# Students
9,204 Students
1,034,613 Students
# Teachers
521 Teachers
67,652 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Lake Central School Corporation School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 396 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 94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#50 out of 400 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
34%
Graduation Rate
94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.56
# American Indian Students
20 Students
1,674 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
253 Students
31,220 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2,011 Students
151,514 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
15%
# Black Students
801 Students
138,554 Students
% Black Students
9%
13%
# White Students
5,722 Students
653,771 Students
% White Students
62%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
1,066 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
387 Students
56,814 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
179
23,614
# Students in K Grade:
571
73,217
# Students in 1st Grade:
610
74,309
# Students in 2nd Grade:
675
76,724
# Students in 3rd Grade:
618
75,174
# Students in 4th Grade:
727
76,353
# Students in 5th Grade:
696
75,000
# Students in 6th Grade:
640
76,473
# Students in 7th Grade:
742
76,939
# Students in 8th Grade:
753
78,468
# Students in 9th Grade:
674
81,105
# Students in 10th Grade:
752
82,944
# Students in 11th Grade:
756
81,488
# Students in 12th Grade:
780
80,395
# Ungraded Students:
31
2,410
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,368 is higher than the state median of $13,159. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,191 is less than the state median of $12,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$123 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$112 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,368
$13,159
Spending / Student
$12,191
$12,791
Best Lake Central School Corporation School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
George Bibich Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14600 W 81st St
Dyer, IN 46311
(219) 322-1185
Dyer, IN 46311
(219) 322-1185
Grades: PK-4
| 560 students
Rank: #22.
James H Watson Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
333 W 77th St
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 322-1365
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 322-1365
Grades: PK-4
| 655 students
Rank: #33.
Kolling Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8801 Wicker Ave
Saint John, IN 46373
(219) 365-8577
Saint John, IN 46373
(219) 365-8577
Grades: PK-4
| 630 students
Rank: #44.
Homan Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 E Joliet
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 322-4451
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 322-4451
Grades: PK-4
| 450 students
Rank: #55.
Protsman Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1121 Harrison
Dyer, IN 46311
(219) 322-2040
Dyer, IN 46311
(219) 322-2040
Grades: PK-4
| 642 students
Rank: #66.
Peifer Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1824 S Cline
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 322-5335
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 322-5335
Grades: PK-4
| 444 students
Rank: #77.
Lake Central High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8400 Wicker Ave
Saint John, IN 46373
(219) 365-8551
Saint John, IN 46373
(219) 365-8551
Grades: 9-12
| 2,992 students
Rank: #88.
Hal E Clark Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8915 W 93rd Ave
Saint John, IN 46373
(219) 365-8507
Saint John, IN 46373
(219) 365-8507
Grades: 5-8
| 1,097 students
Rank: #99.
Kahler Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Joliet St
Dyer, IN 46311
(219) 865-3535
Dyer, IN 46311
(219) 865-3535
Grades: 5-8
| 946 students
Rank: #1010.
Michael Grimmer Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
225 W 77th Ave
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 865-6985
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 865-6985
Grades: 5-8
| 788 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lake Central School Corporation School District?
Lake Central School Corporation School District manages 10 public schools serving 9,204 students.
What is the rank of Lake Central School Corporation School District?
Lake Central School Corporation School District is ranked #51 out of 396 school districts in Indiana (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Central School Corporation School District?
62% of Lake Central School Corporation School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lake Central School Corporation School District?
Lake Central School Corporation School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Lake Central School Corporation School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,191 is less than the state median of $12,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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