Lake Central School Corporation School District
School District · Saint John, Indiana
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,793
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,793
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
Evaluating Lake Central School Corporation?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lake Central School Corporation as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Protsman Elementary School
Dyer · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
George Bibich Elementary School
Dyer · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Homan Elementary School
Schererville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#44 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.3
above Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,793
+$431 vs Indiana median
District size
9,204 students
Much larger than Indiana median
The short answer
Lake Central School Corporation ranks #44 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. Lake Central School Corporation's schools with real test data average 7.6/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Protsman Elementary School (8.9/10), George Bibich Elementary School (8.7/10), and Homan Elementary School (8.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.9/10 despite 29% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Lake Central School Corporation schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Lake Central School Corporation
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Protsman Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | George Bibich Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Homan Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Kolling Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 5 | James H Watson Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Peifer Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Hal E Clark Middle School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Lake Central High School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Kahler Middle School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Michael Grimmer Middle School | 6.3 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lake Central School Corporation
Lake Central School Corporation is a Saint John, Indiana school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 9,204 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.8:1. The district invests $12,793 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.6/10, Lake Central School Corporation is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Protsman Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Lake Central School Corporation students show an average math proficiency of 68.4% and ELA proficiency of 71.3%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Lake Central School Corporation, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lake Central School Corporation with test data.
Schools in Lake Central School Corporation
10 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Saint John
- Total Enrollment
- 9,204
- Teachers (FTE)
- 518
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lake Central School Corporation?
Lake Central School Corporation has 10 schools in total — 6 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lake Central School Corporation?
The average composite rating for Lake Central School Corporation is 7.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lake Central School Corporation?
Lake Central School Corporation spends $12,793 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lake Central School Corporation?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lake Central School Corporation is 17.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lake Central School Corporation?
Protsman Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Lake Central School Corporation with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Lake Central School Corporation?
Across schools in Lake Central School Corporation with test data, the average math proficiency is 68.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 71.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lake Central School Corporation compare to other districts in Indiana?
Lake Central School Corporation has an average school rating of 7.6/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Indiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 68.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 71.3%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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