Loogootee Elementary School

299 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Loogootee Elementary School, located at 101 Costello Dr. in Loogootee, Indiana, serves as a central educational hub for the local community within the Loogootee Community School Corporation. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the personal success of its young students. By maintaining a focus on foundational skills and community values, the school plays an essential role in preparing children for their future academic endeavors while fostering a sense of belonging among its student body.

Beyond the classroom, Loogootee Elementary is known for its community-oriented atmosphere, reflecting the small-town spirit of Loogootee. The school staff and administration prioritize a collaborative approach, working closely with families to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education. Through its curriculum and extracurricular efforts, the school strives to inspire curiosity and cultivate a positive, disciplined, and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

299

Total Students

18.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Loogootee Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	287
Hispanic	3
Black	2
Two or More	7

White
287 (96.0 %)
Two or More
7 (2.3 %)
Hispanic
3 (1.0 %)
Black
2 (0.7 %)

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:	Loogootee Community Sch Corp
Phone:	(812)295-2833
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	299
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	101
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 8

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 74