Serving 377 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Handley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to 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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 377 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Handley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Handley Elementary School's student population of 377 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
377 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Handley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Handley Elementary School is 0.56, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#659 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
23%
15%
Black
5%
13%
White
62%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Handley Elementary School's ranking?
Handley Elementary School is ranked #659 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Handley Elementary School often compared to?
Handley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hailmann Elementary School, Indian Trail Elementary School, F Willard Crichfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Handley Elementary School?
377 students attend Handley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Handley Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Handley Elementary School?
Handley Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Handley Elementary School offer ?
Handley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Handley Elementary School part of?
Handley Elementary School is part of Laporte Community School Corp School District.
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