Henry S Evans Elementary School

389 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Henry S. Evans Elementary School, located in Lake Station, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Lake Station Community Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on core curriculum standards and personal responsibility, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational transitions while maintaining strong connections with the local Lake Station community.

In addition to its focus on traditional academics, Henry S. Evans Elementary prioritizes creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop both social and critical thinking skills. The school typically integrates various support systems and extracurricular opportunities to ensure that students receive a well-rounded experience. Through the collaborative efforts of teachers, administration, and families, the school strives to cultivate a positive school culture that values the unique potential of every child.

389

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Henry S Evans Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	144
Hispanic	169
Black	46
Two or More	28
American Indian	2

Hispanic
169 (43.4 %)
White
144 (37.0 %)
Black
46 (11.8 %)
Two or More
28 (7.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	River Forest Community Sch Corp
Phone:	(219)962-1608
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	389
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	310
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 46

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 60