Lodge Community School

2000 Lodge Ave
Evansville, IN 47714

382 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Lodge Community School, located on Lodge Avenue in Evansville, Indiana, serves as a cornerstone of its neighborhood by providing primary education within the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation (EVSC). As a community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the holistic development of its students. By integrating various resources and partnerships, Lodge aims to address the unique needs of its diverse student population while maintaining a focus on foundational skills and student engagement.

Beyond standard classroom instruction, Lodge Community School is known for its commitment to strengthening the relationship between the school, families, and the surrounding Evansville area. The school strives to create a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, often leveraging community outreach programs to enhance student outcomes. By prioritizing a nurturing atmosphere and emphasizing the importance of school-community synergy, Lodge Community School works to prepare its young learners for future academic success and positive citizenship.

382

Total Students

37.1

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lodge Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	87
Hispanic	73
Black	127
Asian	1
Two or More	59
Pacific Islander	35

Black
127 (33.2 %)
White
87 (22.8 %)
Hispanic
73 (19.1 %)
Two or More
59 (15.4 %)
Pacific Islander
35 (9.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp
Phone:	(812)477-5319
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	382
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	302
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 32

Grade 6 38

Grade 7 43

Grade 8 43

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lodge Community School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	45
Grade 1	58
Grade 2	27
Grade 3	36
Grade 4	42
Grade 5	32
Grade 6	38
Grade 7	43
Grade 8	43

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lodge Community School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	189	49.5%
Male	193	50.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)