Kesling Intermediate School

LaPorte Community School Corp
306 E 18th St
LaPorte, IN 46350
903 Students
Middle School 5th - 6th
School Overview
Kesling Middle School, located in LaPorte, Indiana, serves as a central hub for the district’s sixth through eighth-grade students. As part of the LaPorte Community School Corporation, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the academic rigor of high school. The facility is designed to accommodate the unique developmental needs of middle schoolers, offering a blend of core academic subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities aimed at promoting both personal and intellectual growth.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Kesling Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and student engagement. The school actively promotes a culture of inclusivity, encouraging students to participate in various sports, arts, and club programs that help build character and teamwork. By focusing on a "whole child" approach, the faculty and staff at Kesling strive to prepare their students for future success, ensuring they develop the essential skills and confidence required to excel as they transition toward their high school years.
903
Total Students
63.4
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    682 (75.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    129 (14.3 %)
  • Two or More
    66 (7.3 %)
  • Black
    20 (2.2 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle 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)362-7507
Grade Range: 5th - 6th
Total Students: 903
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 63.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 393
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
Grade 5 457
Grade 6 446
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
LaPorte Middle School
LaPorte Community School Corp
941 Students
306 E 18th Street
LaPorte, IN 46350 (0.0 miles away)
Middle School 7th - 8th