Kingsbury Elementary School

294 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Kingsbury Elementary School, located in LaPorte, Indiana, is a rural public school serving students in the LaPorte Community School Corporation. Situated on West 400 South, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-focused educational environment. It serves as a foundational institution for local families, emphasizing core academic instruction while prioritizing the social and emotional development of its elementary-aged students.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student growth and small-community values, often focusing on building strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and the surrounding LaPorte area. As part of the larger district, Kingsbury Elementary leverages regional resources to support its curriculum, striving to prepare students for success as they transition to middle school. Its location in a quiet, rural setting provides a distinct learning atmosphere that encourages hands-on engagement and a personalized approach to classroom education.

294

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kingsbury Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	242
Hispanic	30
Black	9
Asian	2
Two or More	8
American Indian	3

White
242 (82.3%)
Hispanic
30 (10.2%)
Black
9 (3.1%)
Two or More
8 (2.7%)
American Indian
3 (1.0%)
Asian
2 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	La Porte Community School Corp
Phone:	(219)362-1823
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	294
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	91
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 29

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 39