Serving 493 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Porter Lakes Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 493 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Porter Lakes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Porter Lakes Elementary School's student population of 493 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
493 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Porter Lakes Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Porter Lakes Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#180 out of 1763 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
16%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
80%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Porter Lakes Elementary School's ranking?
Porter Lakes Elementary School is ranked #180 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Porter Lakes Elementary School often compared to?
Porter Lakes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hebron Elementary School, Winfield Elementary School, Washington Twp Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Porter Lakes Elementary School?
493 students attend Porter Lakes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Porter Lakes Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Porter Lakes Elementary School?
Porter Lakes Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Porter Lakes Elementary School offer ?
Porter Lakes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Porter Lakes Elementary School part of?
Porter Lakes Elementary School is part of Porter Township School Corp School District.
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