Enrollment
552
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Porter Lakes Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Porter Lakes Elementary School
Porter Lakes Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Hebron, Indiana, enrolling 552 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.2:1 is larger than about 94% of Indiana schools and 33% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 552 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 432 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #97.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 34/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Hebron's public schools, it stands alongside Hebron Elementary School (462 students): Porter Lakes Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.2:1 vs 17.8:1).
Porter Township School Corp also operates Boone Grove High School (467 students) and Boone Grove Middle School (292 students) alongside Porter Lakes 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 Porter Lakes Elementary School compares
Porter Lakes 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,838
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Porter Township School Corp, which includes Porter Lakes Elementary School.
$9,838
Per student
-19%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.3%
State 54.5%
Federal 7.2%
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 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
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- 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.
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 (~552 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Hebron on the city page.
Is Porter Lakes Elementary School a good school?
Porter Lakes Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of 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 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.
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