Serving 675 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lapel Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 675 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lapel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Lapel Elementary School's student population of 675 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
675 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lapel Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lapel Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#744 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
93%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lapel Elementary School's ranking?
Lapel Elementary School is ranked #744 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Lapel Elementary School often compared to?
Lapel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frankton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Lapel Elementary School?
675 students attend Lapel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Lapel Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lapel Elementary School?
Lapel Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lapel Elementary School offer ?
Lapel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lapel Elementary School part of?
Lapel Elementary School is part of Frankton-Lapel Community Schools.
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