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#1035 of 1,823 schools in IN

Indian Trail Elementary School

Elementary School · Laporte Community School Corp · Laporte, IN

A Laporte Community School Corp elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3214 S SR 104, Laporte, IN 46350

  • Math 43% vs IN 48% (2025)
  • Reading 36% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.85 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43.5% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.9% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg-8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.3 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected+6.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
District spending per student$13,549
Chronic Absenteeism21.5%

Students at Indian Trail Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency43%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
48%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency36%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 42 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 40% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
42%
2025
Math
43%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

61.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Indian Trail Elementary School 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat 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

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in LaPorte Community School Corp

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
F Willard Crichfield ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–4Not available435Compare →
Hailmann Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–4Not available328Compare →
Handley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–4Not available377Compare →
Kingsbury Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–4Not available304Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Laporte Community School Corp

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#8 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

Indian Trail Elementary School is listed in LaPorte Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Indian Trail Elementary School

Indian Trail Elementary School is a public elementary school in Laporte, IN, part of Laporte Community School Corp, serving approximately 284 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,035 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Indian Trail Elementary School

What grades does Indian Trail Elementary School serve?

Indian Trail Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Indian Trail Elementary School?

Indian Trail Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 284 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Trail Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Indian Trail Elementary School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Indian Trail Elementary School rank in IN?

Indian Trail Elementary School ranks #1,035 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Indian Trail Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Indian Trail Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Indian Trail Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Indian Trail Elementary School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Indian Trail Elementary School a charter school?

No, Indian Trail Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Indian Trail Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Indian Trail Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Indian Trail Elementary School?

61.6% of students at Indian Trail 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 – 4th
Enrollment
284
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
LaPorte County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.5%
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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