Handley Elementary School

391 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Handley Elementary School is a public school located in LaPorte, Indiana, serving students in the LaPorte Community School Corporation. Situated on 10th Street, the school is deeply integrated into the local neighborhood, fostering a community-focused environment that prioritizes the academic and social development of its primary-grade students. As part of the LaPorte district, the school works to align its curriculum with state standards while providing a supportive atmosphere designed to help young learners build a strong educational foundation.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student growth, offering a variety of programs that encourage both intellectual curiosity and character development. By maintaining a focus on collaborative learning and parent involvement, Handley Elementary strives to create an inclusive environment where students are prepared for the transition to middle school. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the school remains a vital educational hub for the families residing in the LaPorte area.

391

Total Students

24.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Handley Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	261
Hispanic	79
Black	16
Asian	4
Two or More	27
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
261 (66.8 %)
Hispanic
79 (20.2 %)
Two or More
27 (6.9 %)
Black
16 (4.1 %)
Asian
4 (1.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	LaPorte Community School Corp
Phone:	(219)362-2561
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	391
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	179
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 35

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 66