Serving 642 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Protsman 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 63% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% 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: 642 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Protsman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Protsman Elementary School's student population of 642 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
642 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Protsman 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 Protsman Elementary School is 0.62, which is more 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
#328 out of 1763 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
25%
15%
Black
8%
13%
White
56%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Protsman Elementary School's ranking?
Protsman Elementary School is ranked #328 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Protsman Elementary School often compared to?
Protsman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George Bibich Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Protsman Elementary School?
642 students attend Protsman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Protsman Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Protsman Elementary School?
Protsman Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Protsman Elementary School offer ?
Protsman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Protsman Elementary School part of?
Protsman Elementary School is part of Lake Central School Corporation School District.
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