Serving 558 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lake Street Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 558 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Street 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
Lake Street Elementary School's student population of 558 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
558 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Tue. Jun 2, 2026
School Motto
Home of the Dolphins!
School Mascot
Dolphins
School Rankings
Lake Street Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Street Elementary School is 0.39, 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
#114 out of 1743 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
15%
15%
Black
2%
13%
White
77%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Dolphins
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Street Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Street Elementary School is ranked #114 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Lake Street Elementary School often compared to?
Lake Street Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary School, Solon Robinson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Lake Street Elementary School?
558 students attend Lake Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Lake Street Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Street Elementary School?
Lake Street Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lake Street Elementary School offer ?
Lake Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Street Elementary School part of?
Lake Street Elementary School is part of Crown Point Community School Corp School District.
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