Lake Station Community Schools

Lake Station Community Schools is an active, traditional public school district headquartered at 2500 Pike St in Lake Station, Indiana. Situated in a large suburban setting within the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metropolitan area, the non-charter district operates three schools designed to guide students through every stage of their primary and secondary education. The district offers a complete educational continuum spanning from prekindergarten all the way through the 12th grade. Community members, parents, and researchers can connect with the district administration directly by phone at (219) 962-1159 or visit their online portal at http://www.lakes.k12.in.us.

Reflecting the 2024–2025 NCES dataset context, Lake Station Community Schools serves a total enrollment of 1,030 students, consisting of 540 male and 490 female pupils. The district features a diverse student body that includes 468 Hispanic, 353 White, 142 Black, 63 multiracial (two or more races), 3 Asian, and 1 American Indian student. To maintain high instructional standards and campus operations across all grade levels, the district maintains a full-time equivalent (FTE) workforce of 306.8 staff members. This dedicated team is anchored by 128 FTE teachers, 31 FTE instructional aides, and 147.8 FTE support staff, working together to deliver a supportive educational environment for the community.