Laporte Community School Corp School District
School District · Laporte, Indiana
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 2 mid
Enrollment
6,144
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 2 mid
Enrollment
6,144
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Evaluating Laporte Community School Corp?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Laporte Community School Corp 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.
Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch
Kingsford Heights · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Laporte Middle School
Laporte · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
F Willard Crichfield Elementary
Laporte · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#73 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,549
+$1,187 vs Indiana median
District size
6,144 students
Much larger than Indiana median
The short answer
Laporte Community School Corp ranks #73 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. Laporte Community School Corp's schools with real test data average 7.2/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch (9.3/10), Laporte Middle School (8.4/10), and F Willard Crichfield Elementary (8.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.3/10 despite 69% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.2 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 Laporte Community School Corp schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Laporte Community School Corp
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Laporte Middle School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | F Willard Crichfield Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Kesling Intermediate School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Handley Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Hailmann Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Kingsbury Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Indian Trail Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Riley Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Lincoln Elementary School | 5.9 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Laporte Community School Corp
Laporte Community School Corp is a Laporte, Indiana school district serving 11 schools.The district educates 6,144 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. District-level spending was $13,549 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.2/10, Laporte Community School Corp is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Laporte Community School Corp students show an average math proficiency of 65.6% and ELA proficiency of 63.4%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools.
District Map
Schools in Laporte Community School Corp, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Laporte Community School Corp with test data.
Schools in Laporte Community School Corp
11 schoolsElementary Schools8
Middle Schools2
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Laporte
- Total Enrollment
- 6,144
- Teachers (FTE)
- 409
- District spending per student
- $13,549NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Laporte Community School Corp?
Laporte Community School Corp has 11 schools in total — 8 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Laporte Community School Corp?
The average composite rating for Laporte Community School Corp is 7.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Laporte Community School Corp?
Laporte Community School Corp's district-level spending was $13,549 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Laporte Community School Corp?
The average student-teacher ratio in Laporte Community School Corp is 15:1.
What is the top-rated school in Laporte Community School Corp?
Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch is the highest-rated school in Laporte Community School Corp with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Laporte Community School Corp?
Across schools in Laporte Community School Corp with test data, the average math proficiency is 65.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Laporte Community School Corp compare to other districts in Indiana?
Laporte Community School Corp has an average school rating of 7.2/10 across 11 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
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 65.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 63.4%
How we rate schools
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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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