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#1777 of 1,823 schools in IN
Lasalle Elementary School
Elementary School · School City of Mishawaka · Mishawaka, IN
A School City of Mishawaka elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
1511 Milburn Blvd, Mishawaka, IN 46544
- Math 24% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 20% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lasalle Elementary School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
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 22% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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 40 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lasalle 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,808/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mishawaka), 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
$57,873
Median home value
$151,100
Median rent
$1,018/mo
College educated
24.9%
Homeownership
66.4%
Poverty rate
18%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46544; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklawn Campus ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Nuner Fine Arts AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 468 | Compare → |
| New Vision Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Michiana Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 61 | 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.
School City of Mishawaka
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #10 of 10
- District spending per student
- $11,614NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lasalle Elementary School is listed in School City of Mishawaka; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lasalle Elementary School
Lasalle Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mishawaka, IN, part of School City of Mishawaka, serving approximately 494 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,777 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lasalle Elementary School
What grades does Lasalle Elementary School serve?
Lasalle Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Lasalle Elementary School?
Lasalle Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 494 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lasalle Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lasalle Elementary School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lasalle Elementary School rank in IN?
Lasalle Elementary School ranks #1,777 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Lasalle Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lasalle Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 Lasalle Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lasalle Elementary School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lasalle Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lasalle Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lasalle Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lasalle Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lasalle Elementary School?
77.7% of students at Lasalle 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 494
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- St. Joseph County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.5%
- Phone
- (574) 254-4800
- Area population (ZIP 46544)
- 31,138
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 35
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 46544; 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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