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George Bibich Elementary School

14600 W 81st St, Dyer, IN 46311Lake Central School Corporation →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–04Non-Charter
572
Students
Total enrolled
$13,953
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
17.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 16% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 572 students in grades PK–04 in Dyer, Indiana.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,953 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
17.9 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

George Bibich Elementary School is a large elementary in Dyer, Indiana, serving grades PK–04 with 572 students. The district invests $13,953 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 19% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at George Bibich Elementary School

572
Total Students
17.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
19%
Free Lunch
32
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–04) are served by this school
Gender Distribution299 male · 273 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility19%
National avg 52% · 108 students
Student Composition
67%
24%
Asian2%
White67%
Hispanic / Latino24%
Black4%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 180545000980

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,953Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,953
State avg
$15,078
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,139
Student Support$2,651
Administration$1,674
Operations$2,093
Other$1,395
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,953 spent per student, an estimated $6,181 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
57%
36%
State government
57.5%
Local (property tax)
36.2%
Federal programs
6.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 19% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Kolling Elementary SchoolJames H Watson Elementary SchoolProtsman Elementary SchoolHoman Elementary School
+1 more
↓
Middle
Hal E Clark Middle SchoolKahler Middle SchoolMichael Grimmer Middle School
↓
High School
Lake Central High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 04
Location—
CountyLake County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLake Central School Corporation →
Phone: (219)322-1185
NCES ID: 180545000980
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Dyer seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Lake Central School Corporation
High
Lake Central High School
3,069 students · 09–12
23% FRL
Mid
Hal E Clark Middle School
1,069 students · 05–08
23% FRL
Mid
Kahler Middle School
922 students · 05–08
28% FRL
Mid
Michael Grimmer Middle School
754 students · 05–08
● 49 opp32% FRL
Elem
Kolling Elementary School
695 students · PK–04
17% FRL
Elem
James H Watson Elementary School
656 students · PK–04
● 49 opp24% FRL
Elem
Protsman Elementary School
610 students · PK–04
30% FRL
Elem
Homan Elementary School
475 students · PK–04
● 49 opp39% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
14600 W 81st St, Dyer, IN 46311
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.