- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hebron, IN
Porter Lakes Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Porter Lakes Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180918001522
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Porter Lakes Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Hebron · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 29.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Porter Lakes Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Porter Lakes Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Hebron, IN.
School address
District: Porter Township School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180918001522 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Porter Lakes Elementary School shrank from 527 students in 2022-23 to 493 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 180918001522 · Hebron, IN Other · MID · TRAD
552 enr · 21.2:1 · 29.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Boone Grove High School (467 students)
Porter Lakes Elementary School shrank from 527 students in 2022-23 to 493 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Porter Lakes Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Porter Lakes Elementary School
552 students
- Boone Grove Hi
Boone Grove High School
467 students
- Boone Grove Mi
Boone Grove Middle School
292 students
- Boone Grove El 198
Boone Grove Elementary School
198 students
What this shows Porter Lakes Elementary School reports 552 students on the CCD universe file.
How Porter Lakes Elementary School compares
Porter Lakes 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 | 21.2:1 | ▲ 33% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.0% | ▼ 41% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 552 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
552
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 94% in Indiana - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,769
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.8, Porter Lakes Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Porter Township School Corp reports $9,769 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Porter Lakes Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boone Grove High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boone Grove Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boone Grove Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Porter Lakes Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Hebron
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~552 students)
Frequently asked questions about Porter Lakes Elementary School
How many students attend Porter Lakes Elementary School?
Porter Lakes Elementary School has 552 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hebron, IN. CCD year-over-year: 527 (2022-23) → 493 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Porter Lakes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Porter Lakes Elementary School is 21.2:1, which is 33% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Porter Lakes Elementary School?
29.0% of students at Porter Lakes Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Porter Lakes Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Porter Lakes Elementary School is White at 79.9% of enrollment, in Hebron, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Porter Lakes Elementary School?
Porter Lakes Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Porter Lakes Elementary School rank among public schools in Hebron?
By Resource Investment Index, Porter Lakes Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Hebron, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Porter Township School Corp?
Besides Porter Lakes Elementary School, Porter Township School Corp also operates Boone Grove High School (467 students), Boone Grove Middle School (292 students), and Boone Grove Elementary School (198 students). See the Porter Township School Corp district page for the complete list.