At a glance
Reported students
294
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana elementary enrollment
20th percentile
Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
318
Kingsbury Elementary School: 294 reported students.
State peer staffing position
83rd percentile
17.3:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 244
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.3:1
What the reported data says about Kingsbury Elementary School
Kingsbury Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in LaPorte. It is one of 12 current school records connected to La Porte Community School Corp. NCES reports 294 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 434 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 20th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.3:1, above the Indiana median of 15:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (82.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.2%). English learners represent 5.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Kingsbury Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 17.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 17 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 32.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White82.3%
- Hispanic10.2%
- Black3.1%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in La Porte Community School Corp
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Riley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
291 reported students
Hailmann Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
318 reported students
Indian Trail Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
246 reported students
Handley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
366 reported students
Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–04
150 reported students
F Willard Crichfield Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
459 reported students
Public schools near Kingsbury Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handley Elementary School Elementary · La Porte Community School Corp | PK–04 | 366 | 3.6 mi |
| Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch Elementary · La Porte Community School Corp | PK–04 | 150 | 4.5 mi |
| Hailmann Elementary School Elementary · La Porte Community School Corp | PK–04 | 318 | 4.5 mi |
| Riley Elementary School Elementary · La Porte Community School Corp | PK–04 | 291 | 4.8 mi |
| Indian Trail Elementary School Elementary · La Porte Community School Corp | PK–04 | 246 | 5.7 mi |
| F Willard Crichfield Elementary Elementary · La Porte Community School Corp | PK–04 | 459 | 7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Kingsbury Elementary School
What grades does Kingsbury Elementary School serve?
Kingsbury Elementary School reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in La Porte Community School Corp.
How many students attend Kingsbury Elementary School?
Kingsbury Elementary School reported 294 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 20th percentile among 1,053 Indiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 244 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Kingsbury Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 17.3:1, based on 294 students and 17 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Kingsbury Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Kingsbury Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on La Porte Community School Corp attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Kingsbury Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
32.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Kingsbury Elementary School in?
Kingsbury Elementary School is part of La Porte Community School Corp, based in LaPorte, IN, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Kingsbury Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Handley Elementary School (3.6 mi), Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch (4.5 mi), Hailmann Elementary School (4.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.