Lasalle Elementary School

519 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Lasalle Elementary School is a public school located in Mishawaka, Indiana, and is part of the School City of Mishawaka district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. The faculty and staff are dedicated to student success, often emphasizing the development of essential literacy and numeracy skills, as well as promoting character growth through classroom engagement and extracurricular opportunities.

Situated on Milburn Blvd, the school serves as a central hub for neighborhood families. It places a significant emphasis on creating a welcoming campus culture that encourages parent and community involvement in the educational process. By utilizing a diverse curriculum and modern teaching strategies, Lasalle Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school while ensuring they remain curious, confident, and well-rounded individuals throughout their early academic journey.

519

Total Students

32.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lasalle Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	289
Hispanic	60
Black	95
Asian	5
Two or More	70

White
289 (55.7%)
Black
95 (18.3%)
Two or More
70 (13.5%)
Hispanic
60 (11.6%)
Asian
5 (1.0%)

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:	School City of Mishawaka
Phone:	(574)254-4800
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	519
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	192
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 39

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 63

Grade 6 74