Serving 560 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, George Bibich Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 560 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George Bibich Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
George Bibich Elementary School's student population of 560 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
560 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Campus Size
25
School Motto
Home of the Bulldogs!
School Rankings
George Bibich Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George Bibich Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#75 out of 1743 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
25%
15%
Black
6%
13%
White
63%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George Bibich Elementary School's ranking?
George Bibich Elementary School is ranked #75 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are George Bibich Elementary School often compared to?
George Bibich Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Protsman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend George Bibich Elementary School?
560 students attend George Bibich Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of George Bibich Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Bibich Elementary School?
George Bibich Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does George Bibich Elementary School offer ?
George Bibich Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is George Bibich Elementary School part of?
George Bibich Elementary School is part of Lake Central School Corporation School District.
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