Lake Central School Corporation School District

8260 Wicker Ave
Saint John, IN 46373
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

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 9 public schools serving 8,258 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 50% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (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
9 Schools
1,905 Schools
# Students
8,258 Students
1,030,328 Students
# Teachers
470 Teachers
67,342 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 394 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.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#50 out of 400 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Lake Central School Corporation  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lake Central School Corporation  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.
54%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lake Central School Corporation  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.
46%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lake Central School Corporation  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.
94%
88%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Lake Central School Corporation  School District and public school graduation rate of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.56
# American Indian Students
13 Students
1,664 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
232 Students
31,166 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,777 Students
150,797 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
15%
# Black Students
729 Students
137,717 Students
% Black Students
9%
13%
# White Students
5,149 Students
651,314 Students
% White Students
62%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
1,062 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
349 Students
56,608 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
179
23,535
# Students in K Grade:
571
72,972
# Students in 1st Grade:
610
74,029
# Students in 2nd Grade:
675
76,464
# Students in 3rd Grade:
618
74,925
# Students in 4th Grade:
727
76,116
# Students in 5th Grade:
469
74,588
# Students in 6th Grade:
426
76,098
# Students in 7th Grade:
498
76,624
# Students in 8th Grade:
492
78,109
# Students in 9th Grade:
674
80,782
# Students in 10th Grade:
752
82,616
# Students in 11th Grade:
756
81,109
# Students in 12th Grade:
780
79,955
# Ungraded Students:
31
2,406

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,899 is higher than the state median of $13,214. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,588 is higher than the state median of $12,844. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$123 MM
$13,615 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Lake Central School Corporation  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
$112 MM
$13,234 MM
This chart displays total spending of Lake Central School Corporation  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
$14,899
$13,214
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Lake Central School Corporation  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
$13,588
$12,844
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Lake Central School Corporation  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 Lake Central School Corporation School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
George Bibich Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
14600 W 81st St
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:
10/
10
Top 10%
333 W 77th St
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 322-1365
Grades: PK-4
| 655 students
Rank: #33.
Kolling Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8801 Wicker Ave
Saint John, IN 46373
(219) 365-8577
Grades: PK-4
| 630 students
Rank: #44.
Homan Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
210 E Joliet
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 322-4451
Grades: PK-4
| 450 students
Rank: #55.
Protsman Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1121 Harrison
Dyer, IN 46311
(219) 322-2040
Grades: PK-4
| 642 students
Rank: #66.
Peifer Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1824 S Cline
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 322-5335
Grades: PK-4
| 444 students
Rank: #77.
Lake Central High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8400 Wicker Ave
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:
8/
10
Top 30%
8915 W 93rd Ave
Saint John, IN 46373
(219) 365-8507
Grades: 5-8
| 1,097 students
Rank: #99.
Michael Grimmer Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
225 W 77th Ave
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 9 public schools serving 8,258 students.
What is the rank of Lake Central School Corporation School District?
Lake Central School Corporation School District is ranked #45 out of 394 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 $13,588 is higher than the state median of $12,844. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 8,258 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 94% (Top 30% in IN)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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