Serving 677 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lillian Schmitt Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (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 35% 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-6
- Enrollment: 677 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lillian Schmitt Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lillian Schmitt Elementary School's student population of 677 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
677 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lillian Schmitt 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 Lillian Schmitt Elementary School is 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1124 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
17%
14%
Black
5%
13%
White
65%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lillian Schmitt Elementary School's ranking?
Lillian Schmitt Elementary School is ranked #1124 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Lillian Schmitt Elementary School often compared to?
Lillian Schmitt Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parkside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Lillian Schmitt Elementary School?
677 students attend Lillian Schmitt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Lillian Schmitt Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lillian Schmitt Elementary School?
Lillian Schmitt Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lillian Schmitt Elementary School offer ?
Lillian Schmitt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Lillian Schmitt Elementary School part of?
Lillian Schmitt Elementary School is part of Bartholomew Con School Corp School District.
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