Excellent
#274 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 15% in state
Lake Prairie Elementary School
Elementary School · Tri-creek School Corporation · Lowell, IN
A Tri-creek School Corporation elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11601 W 181st Ave, Lowell, IN 46356
- Math 80% vs IN 48% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lake Prairie Elementary School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (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
22.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lake Prairie 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. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low228/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lowell), 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
$87,535
Median home value
$256,300
Median rent
$1,190/mo
College educated
20.1%
Homeownership
89.2%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46356; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 2.3 mi | 570 | Compare → |
| Three Creeks Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 3.8 mi | 502 | Compare → |
| Red Cedars ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 3–5 | 4.5 mi | 642 | 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.
Tri-creek School Corporation
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,406NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lake Prairie Elementary School is listed in Tri-Creek School Corporation; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake Prairie Elementary School
Lake Prairie Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lowell, IN, part of Tri-creek School Corporation, serving approximately 426 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #274 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake Prairie Elementary School
What grades does Lake Prairie Elementary School serve?
Lake Prairie Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Lake Prairie Elementary School?
Lake Prairie Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 426 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Prairie Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Prairie Elementary School is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake Prairie Elementary School rank in IN?
Lake Prairie Elementary School ranks #274 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Lake Prairie Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Prairie Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Lake Prairie Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Prairie Elementary School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lake Prairie Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lake Prairie Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lake Prairie Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lake Prairie Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake Prairie Elementary School?
22.5% of students at Lake Prairie 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 426
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.8%
- Phone
- (219) 696-7541
- Area population (ZIP 46356)
- 19,396
- Area average commute
- 33 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 46356; 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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