Very Good
#602 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 33% in state
Kingsbury Elementary School
Elementary School · Laporte Community School Corp · Laporte, IN
A Laporte Community School Corp elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
0802 W 400 S, Laporte, IN 46350
- Math 59% vs IN 48% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kingsbury Elementary School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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
43.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kingsbury 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–4 | 3.6 mi | 377 | Compare → |
| Laporte High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–12 | 3.8 mi | 1,851 | Compare → |
| St Johns Lutherm SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–8 | 3.8 mi | 99 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–4 | 4.4 mi | 342 | 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.
Laporte Community School Corp
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #7 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
Kingsbury Elementary School is listed in LaPorte Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kingsbury Elementary School
Kingsbury Elementary School is a public elementary school in Laporte, IN, part of Laporte Community School Corp, serving approximately 304 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #602 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kingsbury Elementary School
What grades does Kingsbury Elementary School serve?
Kingsbury Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Kingsbury Elementary School?
Kingsbury Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 304 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kingsbury Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kingsbury Elementary School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kingsbury Elementary School rank in IN?
Kingsbury Elementary School ranks #602 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Kingsbury Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kingsbury Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Kingsbury Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kingsbury Elementary School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kingsbury Elementary School a charter school?
No, Kingsbury Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kingsbury Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Kingsbury Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kingsbury Elementary School?
43.1% of students at Kingsbury 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
- 304
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- LaPorte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.8%
- Phone
- (219) 362-1823
- 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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