Public schools in LaPorte, IN
11 open public schools with an address in LaPorte, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
11
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,734
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16:1
Indiana median 14.8:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of LaPorte public schools
The federal directory lists 11 public schools in LaPorte, IN: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 1 combined or other. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,734 students, an average of 573 per school. The largest campus is LaPorte High School (1,807 students), and the largest elementary school is F Willard Crichfield Elementary (459).
La Porte Community School Corp operates the most schools here (10), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16:1, higher than the statewide school median of 14.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 42% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving LaPorte
Elementary schools in LaPorte
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F Willard Crichfield Elementary La Porte Community School Corp | PK–04 | 459 | 17.7:1 | |
| Hailmann Elementary School La Porte Community School Corp | PK–04 | 318 | 16.3:1 | |
| Handley Elementary School La Porte Community School Corp | PK–04 | 366 | 15.6:1 | |
| Indian Trail Elementary School La Porte Community School Corp | PK–04 | 246 | 12.3:1 | |
| Kingsbury Elementary School La Porte Community School Corp | PK–04 | 294 | 17.3:1 | |
| Little Learners Early Childhood Center La Porte Community School Corp | PK–KG | — | — | |
| Renaissance Academy Charter School Renaissance Academy Charter School · Charter | KG–08 | 244 | 14.4:1 | |
| Riley Elementary School La Porte Community School Corp | PK–04 | 291 | 18.2:1 |
Middle schools in LaPorte
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kesling Intermediate School La Porte Community School Corp | 05–06 | 847 | 13.4:1 | |
| LaPorte Middle School La Porte Community School Corp | 07–08 | 862 | 14.4:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in LaPorte
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaPorte High School La Porte Community School Corp | PK–12 | 1,807 | 16.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72.5%
- Hispanic17%
- Black2.8%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 LaPorte schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,734 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in LaPorte
How many public schools are in LaPorte, IN?
The current NCES directory lists 11 open public schools with a location address in LaPorte: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 5,734 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve LaPorte?
Schools with an address in LaPorte belong to 2 education agencies, led by La Porte Community School Corp (10 schools), Renaissance Academy Charter School (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
Are there charter schools in LaPorte?
Yes. 1 of the 11 public schools in LaPorte are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Renaissance Academy Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in LaPorte schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across LaPorte public schools is 16:1, higher than the Indiana school median of 14.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in LaPorte guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Indiana cities