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Handley Elementary School vs. F Willard Crichfield Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Handley Elementary School
408 10th St
La Porte, IN 46350
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
F Willard Crichfield Elementary School
336 W Johnson Rd
La Porte, IN 46350
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings
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F Willard Crichfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 377 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Handley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 435 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, F Willard Crichfield Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher 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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-4
Total Students
377 students
435 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Handley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at F Willard Crichfield Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
62% | 38%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Handley Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at F Willard Crichfield Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Handley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at F Willard Crichfield Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Handley Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Laporte Community School Corporation School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at F Willard Crichfield Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Laporte Community School Corporation School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#761 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
#99 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Handley Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of F Willard Crichfield Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in IN)
75-79%
(Top 5% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Handley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Laporte Community School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at F Willard Crichfield Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Laporte Community School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 20% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Handley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Laporte Community School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at F Willard Crichfield Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Laporte Community School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 10% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Handley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Laporte Community School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at F Willard Crichfield Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Laporte Community School Corporation School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Handley Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of F Willard Crichfield Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
29
37
Kindergarten Students
63
72
Grade 1 Students
73
80
Grade 2 Students
67
97
Grade 3 Students
75
76
Grade 4 Students
70
73

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Handley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Laporte Community School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at F Willard Crichfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Laporte Community School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
23%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Handley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Laporte Community School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at F Willard Crichfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Laporte Community School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
5%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Handley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Laporte Community School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at F Willard Crichfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Laporte Community School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
62%
85%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Handley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Laporte Community School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at F Willard Crichfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Laporte Community School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Handley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Laporte Community School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at F Willard Crichfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Laporte Community School Corporation School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.56
0.27
This chart showcases the diversity score of Handley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Laporte Community School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of F Willard Crichfield Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Laporte Community School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
27%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Handley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Laporte Community School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at F Willard Crichfield Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Laporte Community School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Handley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Laporte Community School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at F Willard Crichfield Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Laporte Community School Corporation School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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