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Lake Central School Corporation

Indiana · Public School District
10
Schools
9,293
Students
$13,953
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
25.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-27pp vs nat'l
94.0%
Graduation Rate
+7.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Lake Central School Corporation is a public school district in Indiana serving 9,293 students across 10 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,953 is near the national average for a US public school district. 26% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (10)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Hal E Clark Middle School05–081,069
Kahler Middle School05–08922
Michael Grimmer Middle School05–08754
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Lake Central High School09–123,069
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,953Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
57%
36%
State
57.5%
Local (property tax)
36.2%
Federal
6.3%

State funding accounts for 57% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
9,293
Students
26%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.0%
Opportunity Score49/100
StateIndiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.0% graduation rate — 7.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lake Central School Corporation?
Lake Central School Corporation has 10 public schools, serving a total of 9,293 students.
What is the graduation rate for Lake Central School Corporation?
The graduation rate is 94.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Lake Central School Corporation spend per student?
Lake Central School Corporation spends $13,953 per pupil — 3% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Lake Central School Corporation?
26% of students in Lake Central School Corporation qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Lake Central School Corporation?
No, Lake Central School Corporation does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Lake Central School Corporation serve?
Lake Central School Corporation serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Lake Central School Corporation?
The median opportunity score across schools in Lake Central School Corporation is 49/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.