Excellent
#269 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 15% in state
Lantern Road Elementary School
Elementary School · Hamilton Southeastern Schools · Fishers, IN
A Hamilton Southeastern Schools elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10595 Lantern Rd, Fishers, IN 46037
- Math 81% vs IN 48% (2025)
- Reading 68% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lantern Road Elementary School score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 75% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 79% (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
16.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lantern Road 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 Indianapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated732/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fishers), 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
$137,969
Median home value
$403,000
Median rent
$1,463/mo
College educated
68.5%
Homeownership
81.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46037; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishers Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–4 | 0.9 mi | 451 | Compare → |
| St Louis De Montfort Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 482 | Compare → |
| Eman SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 9.1private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 368 | Compare → |
| Fall Creek Montessori AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.0 mi | 5 | 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.
Hamilton Southeastern Schools
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #10 of 22
- District spending per student
- $12,362NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lantern Road Elementary School is listed in Hamilton Southeastern Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lantern Road Elementary School
Lantern Road Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fishers, IN, part of Hamilton Southeastern Schools, serving approximately 512 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #269 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lantern Road Elementary School
What grades does Lantern Road Elementary School serve?
Lantern Road Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Lantern Road Elementary School?
Lantern Road Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 512 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lantern Road Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lantern Road Elementary School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lantern Road Elementary School rank in IN?
Lantern Road Elementary School ranks #269 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Lantern Road Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lantern Road 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 Lantern Road Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lantern Road Elementary School has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lantern Road Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lantern Road Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lantern Road Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lantern Road Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lantern Road Elementary School?
16.2% of students at Lantern Road 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
- 512
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hamilton County
- Phone
- (317) 594-4140
- Area population (ZIP 46037)
- 46,976
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 46037; 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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