Flint Lake Elementary School

474 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Flint Lake Elementary School, located at 4106 N Calumet Ave in Valparaiso, Indiana, is a key component of the Valparaiso Community Schools district. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school serves students in the surrounding local community by fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. The school is highly regarded for its dedicated faculty and staff, who focus on building a strong foundation in core subjects while encouraging social-emotional growth in their elementary-age learners.

The school community is often characterized by strong parental involvement and a collaborative atmosphere that emphasizes student success. Flint Lake offers a variety of educational resources and extracurricular opportunities designed to help children reach their full potential. As part of a larger district known for its rigorous standards and focus on community engagement, Flint Lake Elementary maintains a reputation for being a nurturing, safe, and high-achieving institution for young students in the Valparaiso area.

474

Total Students

30.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Flint Lake Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	325
Hispanic	68
Black	42
Asian	9
Two or More	29
American Indian	1

White
325 (68.6 %)
Hispanic
68 (14.3 %)
Black
42 (8.9 %)
Two or More
29 (6.1 %)
Asian
9 (1.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Valparaiso Community Schools
Phone:	(219)531-3160
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	474
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	203
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 78