Indian Trail Elementary School

298 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Indian Trail Elementary School, located in LaPorte, Indiana, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community. As part of the LaPorte Community School Corporation, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, character building, and social-emotional growth for students in the early grades. The facility is situated along State Road 104, positioning it as a convenient neighborhood hub that emphasizes accessibility for local families.

Beyond its core curriculum, Indian Trail Elementary is known for its commitment to creating a well-rounded educational experience. The school typically integrates extracurricular opportunities and community-focused initiatives to encourage student engagement and school spirit. By prioritizing collaborative partnerships between teachers, parents, and the surrounding LaPorte area, the school strives to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school and beyond, ensuring that each child has the resources necessary to reach their individual potential.

298

Total Students

24.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Indian Trail Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	233
Hispanic	36
Black	10
Two or More	19

White
233 (78.2 %)
Hispanic
36 (12.1 %)
Two or More
19 (6.4 %)
Black
10 (3.4 %)

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)369-9016
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	298
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	100
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 30

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 39

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Indian Trail Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	30
Kindergarten	59
Grade 1	49
Grade 2	56
Grade 3	65
Grade 4	39

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Indian Trail Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	142	47.7%
Male	156	52.3%

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th