Kolling Elementary School

8801 Wicker Ave
Saint John, IN 46373
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 695 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Kolling Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher 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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 695 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 20% in IN
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kolling Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Kolling Elementary School's student population of 695 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
695 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Kolling Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kolling Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#189 out of 1763 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Kolling Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kolling Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kolling Elementary School 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.
55-59%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Kolling Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Kolling Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Kolling Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
19%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Kolling Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Kolling Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
72%
64%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Kolling Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Kolling Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Kolling Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kolling Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kolling Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kolling Elementary School's ranking?
Kolling Elementary School is ranked #189 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Kolling Elementary School often compared to?
Kolling Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School, Hal E Clark Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Kolling Elementary School?
695 students attend Kolling Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Kolling Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kolling Elementary School?
Kolling Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kolling Elementary School offer ?
Kolling Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Kolling Elementary School part of?
Kolling Elementary School is part of Lake Central School Corporation School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 695 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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