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LaPorte Community School Corp

Indiana · Public School District
11
Schools
6,227
Students
$14,727
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
59.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+7pp vs nat'l
91.0%
Graduation Rate
+4.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

LaPorte Community School Corp is a public school district in Indiana serving 6,227 students across 11 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 2 middle schools. Its graduation rate of 91.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,727 is near the national average for a US public school district. 60% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (11)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Kesling Intermediate School05–06903
LaPorte Middle School07–08941
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
LaPorte High SchoolPK–121,875
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,727Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
58%
32%
State
58.1%
Local (property tax)
31.5%
Federal
10.4%

State funding accounts for 58% 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
11
Schools
6,227
Students
60%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.0%
Opportunity Score43/100
StateIndiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.0% graduation rate — 4.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in LaPorte Community School Corp?
LaPorte Community School Corp has 11 public schools, serving a total of 6,227 students.
What is the graduation rate for LaPorte Community School Corp?
The graduation rate is 91.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does LaPorte Community School Corp spend per student?
LaPorte Community School Corp spends $14,727 per pupil — 3% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in LaPorte Community School Corp?
60% of students in LaPorte Community School Corp qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in LaPorte Community School Corp?
No, LaPorte Community School Corp does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does LaPorte Community School Corp serve?
LaPorte Community School Corp serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for LaPorte Community School Corp?
The median opportunity score across schools in LaPorte Community School Corp is 43/100. 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.