Very Good
#465 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 26% in state
Jane Ball Elementary School
Elementary School · Hanover Community School Corp · Cedar Lake, IN
A Hanover Community School Corp elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
13313 Parrish St, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2021)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jane Ball Elementary School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 62% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average328/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cedar Lake), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,659
Median home value
$271,700
Median rent
$1,197/mo
College educated
24.2%
Homeownership
82.4%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46303; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Macarthur Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 473 | Compare → |
| Crown Point Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–8 | 3.5 mi | 721 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–2 | 3.5 mi | 322 | Compare → |
| Protestant Reformed/heritage Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–12 | 4.4 mi | 230 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hanover Community School Corp
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $10,685NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jane Ball Elementary School is listed in Hanover Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jane Ball Elementary School
Jane Ball Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cedar Lake, IN, part of Hanover Community School Corp, serving approximately 348 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #465 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jane Ball Elementary School
What grades does Jane Ball Elementary School serve?
Jane Ball Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Jane Ball Elementary School?
Jane Ball Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 348 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jane Ball Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jane Ball Elementary School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jane Ball Elementary School rank in IN?
Jane Ball Elementary School ranks #465 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Jane Ball Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jane Ball Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Jane Ball Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jane Ball Elementary School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Jane Ball Elementary School a charter school?
No, Jane Ball Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jane Ball Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Jane Ball Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jane Ball Elementary School?
26.1% of students at Jane Ball 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 348
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.6%
- Phone
- (219) 374-3700
- Area population (ZIP 46303)
- 16,910
- Area average commute
- 33.2 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 46303; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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