KINGSBURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Kingsbury Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the La Porte Community School Corp school district, located in LaPorte, IN with about 446 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, Kingsbury Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Kingsbury Elementary School, located in LaPorte, Indiana, is a rural public school serving students in the LaPorte Community School Corporation. Situated on West 400 South, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-focused educational environment. It serves as a foundational institution for local families, emphasizing core academic instruction while prioritizing the social and emotional development of its elementary-aged students.
The school is characterized by its commitment to student growth and small-community values, often focusing on building strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and the surrounding LaPorte area. As part of the larger district, Kingsbury Elementary leverages regional resources to support its curriculum, striving to prepare students for success as they transition to middle school. Its location in a quiet, rural setting provides a distinct learning atmosphere that encourages hands-on engagement and a personalized approach to classroom education.
For more information, contact Kingsbury Elementary School at (219) 362-1823 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LaPorte, IN 46350-9347
(219) 362-1823
KINGSBURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LaPorte, IN with about 446 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:
- 446
- Teachers:
- 25.23
- 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
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- 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 446 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending KINGSBURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 83.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.3%
- Two or more races
- 4.5%
- Black or African American
- 3.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 52.2%
- Male
- 47.8%
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.