F WILLARD CRICHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
F Willard Crichfield Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the La Porte Community School Corp school district, located in LaPorte, IN with about 539 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 26 teachers, F Willard Crichfield Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
F. Willard Crichfield Elementary School, located on West Johnson Road in LaPorte, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the LaPorte Community School Corporation. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential social skills for its elementary-aged students. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for the transition to middle school while maintaining a strong connection to the local LaPorte community.
In addition to its core academic instruction, Crichfield Elementary focuses on creating a nurturing atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore their interests and engage with their peers. The school typically leverages resources from the district to provide inclusive educational opportunities, emphasizing both literacy and numeracy as pillars of student success. Through a combination of dedicated staff, parental involvement, and a commitment to student well-being, F. Willard Crichfield Elementary strives to provide a safe and productive environment that empowers children to achieve their personal best.
For more information, contact F Willard Crichfield Elementary at (219) 362-2020 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LaPorte, IN 46350-1968
(219) 362-2020
F WILLARD CRICHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in LaPorte, IN with about 539 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- La Porte Community School Corp
- Total Students:
- 539
- Teachers:
- 26.28
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 539 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending F WILLARD CRICHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 85.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.3%
- Two or more races
- 4.1%
- Black or African American
- 2.8%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.4%
- Male
- 51.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.