Excellent
#261 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 14% in state
F Willard Crichfield Elementary
Elementary School · Laporte Community School Corp · Laporte, IN
A Laporte Community School Corp elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
336 W Johnson Rd, Laporte, IN 46350
- Math 70% vs IN 48% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at F Willard Crichfield Elementary score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 62% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where F Willard Crichfield Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,311
Median home value
$199,800
Median rent
$920/mo
College educated
23.6%
Homeownership
77%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46350; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–4 | 2.4 mi | 300 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–4 | 3.2 mi | 342 | Compare → |
| Laporte High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 1,851 | Compare → |
| Renaissance Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–8 | 3.5 mi | 274 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Laporte Community School Corp
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #3 of 11
- District spending per student
- $13,549NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
F Willard Crichfield Elementary is listed in LaPorte Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About F Willard Crichfield Elementary
F Willard Crichfield Elementary is a public elementary school in Laporte, IN, part of Laporte Community School Corp, serving approximately 435 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #261 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about F Willard Crichfield Elementary
What grades does F Willard Crichfield Elementary serve?
F Willard Crichfield Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend F Willard Crichfield Elementary?
F Willard Crichfield Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 435 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at F Willard Crichfield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at F Willard Crichfield Elementary is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does F Willard Crichfield Elementary rank in IN?
F Willard Crichfield Elementary ranks #261 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is F Willard Crichfield Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
F Willard Crichfield Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at F Willard Crichfield Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, F Willard Crichfield Elementary has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is F Willard Crichfield Elementary a charter school?
No, F Willard Crichfield Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is F Willard Crichfield Elementary a Title I school?
No, F Willard Crichfield Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for F Willard Crichfield Elementary?
32.2% of students at F Willard Crichfield Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 435
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- LaPorte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.0%
- Phone
- (219) 362-2020
- Area population (ZIP 46350)
- 45,152
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46350; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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