Excellent
#36 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 2% in state
Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch
Elementary School · Laporte Community School Corp · Kingsford Heights, IN
A Laporte Community School Corp elementary school where students score 41 points above what's typical for similar communities.
460 Evanston Rd Box 370, Kingsford Heights, IN 46346
- Math 81% vs IN 48% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 24 points since 2020, reaching 69% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (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
69.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,938
Median home value
$103,100
Median rent
$805/mo
College educated
7.7%
Homeownership
59.4%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46346; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsbury Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–4 | 4.5 mi | 304 | Compare → |
| F Willard Crichfield ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–4 | Not available | 435 | Compare → |
| Hailmann Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–4 | Not available | 328 | Compare → |
| Handley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–4 | Not available | 377 | 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.
Laporte Community School Corp
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #1 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
Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch is listed in LaPorte Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch
Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch is a public elementary school in Kingsford Heights, IN, part of Laporte Community School Corp, serving approximately 137 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #36 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch
What grades does Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch serve?
Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch?
Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch has an enrollment of approximately 137 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch rank in IN?
Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch ranks #36 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch a charter school?
No, Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch a Title I school?
No, Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch?
69.3% of students at Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch 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
- 137
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- LaPorte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.0%
- Phone
- (219) 393-3116
- Area population (ZIP 46346)
- 1,313
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
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 46346; 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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