- Enrollment
- 3,038
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Crown Point, IN
Lake Street Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Street Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180249000296
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Street Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Crown Point · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 14.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Street Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Street Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Crown Point, IN.
School address
District: Crown Point Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180249000296 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-185 students YoY
Lake Street Elementary School shrank from 743 students in 2022-23 to 558 in 2023-24 (-24.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 33.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-185 students YoY 180249000296 · Crown Point, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
559 enr · 14.7:1 · 14.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Crown Point High School (3,038 students)
Lake Street Elementary School shrank from 743 students in 2022-23 to 558 in 2023-24 (-24.9%). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 33.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Lake Street Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crown Point Hi
Crown Point High School
3,038 students
- Robert Taft Mi 1,067
Robert Taft Middle School
1,067 students
- Colonel John W 1,061
Colonel John Wheeler Middle School
1,061 students
- Winfield Eleme 658
Winfield Elementary School
658 students
- Jerry Ross Ele 650
Jerry Ross Elementary School
650 students
- This school 559
Lake Street Elementary School
559 students
What this shows Lake Street Elementary School reports 559 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Street Elementary School compares
Lake Street Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.7% | ▼ 70% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 559 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
559
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in Indiana - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,153
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
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 559 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 2.0%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.2, Lake Street Elementary School is about as mixed as the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Crown Point Community School Corp reports $12,153 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Street Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Point High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Taft Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colonel John Wheeler Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winfield Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jerry Ross Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Street Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Crown Point
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~559 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Street Elementary School
How many students attend Lake Street Elementary School?
Lake Street Elementary School has 559 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Crown Point, IN. CCD year-over-year: 743 (2022-23) → 558 (2023-24), down 185.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Street Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Street Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Street Elementary School?
14.7% of students at Lake Street Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Street Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Street Elementary School is White at 77.1% of enrollment, in Crown Point, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Street Elementary School?
Lake Street Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lake Street Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Crown Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Street Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Crown Point, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Crown Point on the city page.
What other schools are in Crown Point Community School Corp?
Besides Lake Street Elementary School, Crown Point Community School Corp also operates Crown Point High School (3,038 students), Robert Taft Middle School (1,067 students), and Colonel John Wheeler Middle School (1,061 students). See the Crown Point Community School Corp district page for the complete list.