Serving 704 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lillian Schmitt Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 704 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lillian Schmitt Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lillian Schmitt Elementary School's student population of 704 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
704 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
1957
School Rankings
Lillian Schmitt Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lillian Schmitt Elementary School is 0.60, which is more 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
#1112 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
22%
15%
Black
7%
14%
White
58%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rockets
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lillian Schmitt Elementary School's ranking?
Lillian Schmitt Elementary School is ranked #1112 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Lillian Schmitt Elementary School often compared to?
Lillian Schmitt Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parkside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Lillian Schmitt Elementary School?
704 students attend Lillian Schmitt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Lillian Schmitt Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lillian Schmitt Elementary School?
Lillian Schmitt Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lillian Schmitt Elementary School offer ?
Lillian Schmitt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lillian Schmitt Elementary School part of?
Lillian Schmitt Elementary School is part of Bartholomew Con School Corp School District.
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