Enrollment
400
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lake Station, IN
Henry S Evans Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Henry S Evans Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180462000778
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henry S Evans Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Lake Station · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 85.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Henry S Evans Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henry S Evans Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lake Station, IN.
School address
District: River Forest Community Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180462000778 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Henry S Evans Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Henry S Evans Elementary School
Henry S Evans Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Lake Station, Indiana, enrolling 400 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 85.1% of students qualify for free meals, 72% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 400 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 219 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #176, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (41%) and White (38%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 400 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Lake Station's public schools, it stands alongside Thomas a Edison Jr-Sr Hs (595 students): Henry S Evans Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.2:1 vs 17.5:1).
River Forest Community Sch Corp also operates River Forest High School (565 students) and John I Meister Elementary School (373 students) alongside Henry S Evans Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Henry S Evans Elementary School compares
Henry S Evans Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.1% | ▲ 72% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
85.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 82% in Indiana - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,457
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.8%
White 37.8%
African American 12.8%
Two or More 8.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Henry S Evans Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for River Forest Community Sch Corp, which includes Henry S Evans Elementary School.
$11,457
Per student
-5%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.6%
State 65.0%
Federal 11.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Henry S Evans Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Forest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John I Meister Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| River Forest Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henry S Evans Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Lake Station
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~400 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Henry S Evans Elementary School
How many students attend Henry S Evans Elementary School?
Henry S Evans Elementary School has 400 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lake Station, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry S Evans Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry S Evans Elementary School is 18.2:1, which is 14% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Henry S Evans Elementary School?
85.1% of students at Henry S Evans Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henry S Evans Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Henry S Evans Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 40.8% of enrollment, in Lake Station, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henry S Evans Elementary School?
Henry S Evans Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Henry S Evans Elementary School rank among public schools in Lake Station?
By Resource Investment Index, Henry S Evans Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lake Station, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lake Station on the city page.
Is Henry S Evans Elementary School a good school?
Henry S Evans Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in River Forest Community Sch Corp?
Besides Henry S Evans Elementary School, River Forest Community Sch Corp also operates River Forest High School (565 students), John I Meister Elementary School (373 students), and River Forest Middle School (369 students). See the River Forest Community Sch Corp district page for the complete list.
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