Enrollment
614
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dyer, IN
Protsman Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Protsman Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180545000987
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Protsman Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Dyer · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Protsman Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Protsman Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dyer, IN.
School address
District: Lake Central School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180545000987 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Protsman Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Protsman Elementary School
Protsman Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Dyer, Indiana, enrolling 614 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.8% free-meal eligibility runs 50% below the Indiana average.
Enrollment of 614 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 341 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #15, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
13.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Dyer's public schools, it stands alongside George Bibich Elementary School (547 students): Protsman Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.6:1 vs 17.1:1).
Lake Central School Corporation also operates Lake Central High School (2,926 students) and Hal E Clark Middle School (1,032 students) alongside Protsman 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 Protsman Elementary School compares
Protsman 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 50% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 614 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
614
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 27% in Indiana - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.2%
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
$11,785
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
6
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 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 53.6%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
African American 8.8%
Asian 5.2%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Protsman Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Central School Corporation, which includes Protsman Elementary School.
$11,785
Per student
-2%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.2%
State 57.5%
Federal 6.3%
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 Protsman Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hal E Clark Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kahler Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Michael Grimmer Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James H Watson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Protsman Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,926
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,032
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar other schools in Dyer
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 (~614 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Protsman Elementary School
How many students attend Protsman Elementary School?
Protsman Elementary School has 614 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dyer, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Protsman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Protsman Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 13% 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 Protsman Elementary School?
24.8% of students at Protsman Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Protsman Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Protsman Elementary School is White at 53.6% of enrollment, in Dyer, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Protsman Elementary School?
Protsman Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Protsman Elementary School rank among public schools in Dyer?
By Resource Investment Index, Protsman Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dyer, 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 Dyer on the city page.
Is Protsman Elementary School a good school?
Protsman Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% 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 Lake Central School Corporation?
Besides Protsman Elementary School, Lake Central School Corporation also operates Lake Central High School (2,926 students), Hal E Clark Middle School (1,032 students), and Kahler Middle School (971 students). See the Lake Central School Corporation district page for the complete list.
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