Below Average
#1615 of 1,823 schools in IN
Henry S Evans Elementary School
Elementary School · River Forest Community Sch Corp · Lake Station, IN
A River Forest Community Sch Corp elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
2915 E 35th Avenue, Lake Station, IN 46405
- Math 26% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 23% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Henry S Evans Elementary School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Henry S Evans Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low45/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,005
Median home value
$123,600
Median rent
$1,136/mo
College educated
9.5%
Homeownership
72.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46405; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| Early Learning Center-george EarleEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–K | 1.3 mi | 304 | Compare → |
| Mary M Bethune Early Child Dev CtrEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK–K | 1.8 mi | 253 | Compare → |
| Alexander Hamilton Elementary SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 227 | 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.
River Forest Community Sch Corp
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $10,637NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Henry S Evans Elementary School is listed in River Forest Community Sch Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Henry S Evans Elementary School
Henry S Evans Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lake Station, IN, part of River Forest Community Sch Corp, serving approximately 401 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,615 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Henry S Evans Elementary School
What grades does Henry S Evans Elementary School serve?
Henry S Evans Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Henry S Evans Elementary School?
Henry S Evans Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 401 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry S Evans Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry S Evans Elementary School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Henry S Evans Elementary School rank in IN?
Henry S Evans Elementary School ranks #1,615 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Henry S Evans Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Henry S Evans Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Henry S Evans Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Henry S Evans Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Henry S Evans Elementary School a charter school?
No, Henry S Evans Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Henry S Evans Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Henry S Evans Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Henry S Evans Elementary School?
76.3% of students at Henry S Evans Elementary School 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 401
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.9%
- Phone
- (219) 962-1608
- Area population (ZIP 46405)
- 11,509
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 46405; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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