For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,283 students in Lewis Cass Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Lewis Cass Schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
1,283 Students
1,037,328 Students
# Teachers
92 Teachers
67,783 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lewis Cass Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#204 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
9%
15%
% Black
n/a
14%
% White
85%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,060 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,125. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,591 is less than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,060
$13,125
Spending / Student
$11,591
$12,758
Best Lewis Cass Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lewis Cass High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6422 E Sr 218 W
Walton, IN 46994
(574) 626-2511
Walton, IN 46994
(574) 626-2511
Gr: 9-12 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Lewis Cass Junior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6422 East State Road 218
Walton, IN 46994
(574) 626-2511
Walton, IN 46994
(574) 626-2511
Gr: 6-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Lewis Cass Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6540 E Sr 218
Walton, IN 46994
(574) 626-2504
Walton, IN 46994
(574) 626-2504
Gr: PK-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Lewis Cass Polytechnic Academy
Vocational School
401 South Maple Street
Galveston, IN 46932
(574) 626-3000
Galveston, IN 46932
(574) 626-3000
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lewis Cass Schools?
Lewis Cass Schools manages 4 public schools serving 1,283 students.
What is the rank of Lewis Cass Schools?
Lewis Cass Schools is ranked #207 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lewis Cass Schools?
85% of Lewis Cass Schools students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lewis Cass Schools?
Lewis Cass Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Lewis Cass Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,591 is less than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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