Lake Ridge Schools District
- 6111 WEST RIDGE RD
- GARY, IN 46408
- (219) 838-1819
4 School Reviews
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 60.0% | 74.1% |
| Dropout Rate | 8.4% | 1.7% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $9,831 | $8,993 |
| Students Per Teacher | 19.6 | 16.7 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | - |
| Number of Students | 2,157 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 110 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 2,157 | 19.6 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 163 |
| 1st Grade Students | 172 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 177 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 159 |
| 4th Grade Students | 176 |
| 5th Grade Students | 164 |
| 6th Grade Students | 147 |
| 7th Grade Students | 172 |
| 8th Grade Students | 171 |
| 9th Grade Students | 169 |
| 10th Grade Students | 161 |
| 11th Grade Students | 148 |
| 12th Grade Students | 143 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 19 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 4 |
| Hispanic | 391 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 443 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 1,087 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 972 |
| Female | 972 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 110 | 19.6 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 8 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 52 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 50 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 8 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 4 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 5 |
| Elementary | 3 |
| Secondary | 2 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 1 |
| Library Support Staff | 5 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 100 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 4 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | - |
| School Administrators | 6 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 21 |
| Student Support Services | 1 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 68 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $28,907,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $9,719,000 | 33.6% |
| Property Tax | $5,670,000 | 19.6% |
| All Other Taxes | $32,000 | 0.1% |
| Other School Systems | $473,000 | 1.6% |
| Cities and Counties | $303,000 | 1.0% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $23,000 | 0.08% |
| School Lunch | $249,000 | 0.9% |
| Textbook Sales and Rentals | $78,000 | 0.3% |
| Rents and Royalties | $5,000 | 0.02% |
| Sale of Property | $3,000 | 0.01% |
| Interest Earnings | $231,000 | 0.8% |
| Private Contributions | $17,000 | 0.06% |
| Miscellaneous | $2,635,000 | 9.1% |
| Total State Revenues | $16,749,000 | 57.9% |
| General Formula Assistance | $14,682,000 | 50.8% |
| Special Education Programs | $36,000 | 0.1% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $92,000 | 0.3% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $14,000 | 0.05% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $35,000 | 0.1% |
| School Lunch Programs | $3,000 | 0.01% |
| Other Programs | $292,000 | 1.0% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $1,461,000 | 5.1% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Non-Employee Benefits | $134,000 | 0.5% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $2,439,000 | 8.4% |
| Through State - Title I | $647,000 | 2.2% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $11,000 | 0.04% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $1,081,000 | 3.7% |
| Through State - Other | $46,000 | 0.2% |
| Non-Specified | $278,000 | 1.0% |
| Direct - Other | $376,000 | 1.3% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $21,953,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $12,788,000 | 58.3% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $7,954,000 | 36.2% |
| Student Support | $920,000 | 3.2% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $828,000 | 2.9% |
| General Administration Support | $419,000 | 1.4% |
| School Administration Support | $1,569,000 | 5.4% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $2,954,000 | 10.2% |
| Student Transportation Support | $770,000 | 2.7% |
| Other Support Services | $494,000 | 1.7% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $1,211,000 | 5.5% |
| Food Services | $1,204,000 | 4.2% |
| Other Services | $7,000 | 0.02% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 60.0% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 111 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 55 | 8.4% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Lake Ridge Schools District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 5
- Students: 2,157
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 110
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CALUMET HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
3900 Calhoun St
Gary, IN Public | 9-12 | 621 | 16.5 |  3.5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| GRISSOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
7201 West 25th Ave
Gary, IN Public | KG-5 | 318 | 19.3 |  5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| HOSFORD PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4735 Arthur St
Gary, IN Public | KG-5 | 288 | 22.2 |  Review This School |
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| LAKE RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
3601 West 41st Ave
Gary, IN Public | 6-8 | 490 | 21.4 | Review This School |
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| LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
45th/Calhoun Sts
Gary, IN Public | KG-5 | 405 | 21.3 | Review This School |
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