Homan Elementary School

475 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Homan Elementary School, located in Schererville, Indiana, is part of the Lake Central School Corporation. Serving students from kindergarten through fourth grade, the school is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing and supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. The school prides itself on a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local community, fostering a collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

In addition to its core curriculum, Homan Elementary places a significant focus on providing a well-rounded educational experience. The school utilizes modern instructional strategies and resources to meet the diverse needs of its student body, while also promoting social-emotional growth through various extracurricular activities and school-wide initiatives. By maintaining a focus on high expectations and a positive school culture, Homan Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the upper grades of the Lake Central district.

475

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Homan Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	276
Hispanic	105
Black	38
Asian	14
Two or More	38
Pacific Islander	4

White
276 (58.1 %)
Hispanic
105 (22.1 %)
Black
38 (8.0 %)
Two or More
38 (8.0 %)
Asian
14 (2.9 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.8 %)

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:	Lake Central School Corporation
Phone:	(219)322-4451
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	475
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	152
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 12

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 103