Lake Prairie Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Lowell, IN Grades KG–04 Rural: Fringe Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN SchoolScore™ D (57.2)
  • 356 Students
  • 19.0 Teachers (FTE)
  • 18.7:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–04 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (219)696-7541 Phone
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Lake Prairie Elementary School
Lowell, IN 46356
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–04 SchoolScore™ D (57.2)
356
Students
19.0
Teachers
18.7:1
Student:Teacher
(219)696-7541
Phone

Lake Prairie Elementary School is a public school administered by the Tri-Creek School Corporation district in Lowell, INDIANA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–04.

Key statistics: 356 students enrolled; a 18.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Fringe by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Indiana Elementary School Average
Enrollment
356.0
State avg: 445.0
▼ 20% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
18.74:1
State avg: 15.1:1
▲ 24% worse
Free Lunch %
27.0%
State avg: 51.3%
▼ 47% better
School Details
School Name
Lake Prairie Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
181146001850
State School ID
IN-4645-3845
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
11601 W 181st Ave
City
Lowell
State
Indiana
ZIP Code
46356
County
Lake County
Metro Area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
1801
State Leg. Upper
18006
State Leg. Lower
18011
Latitude
41.2891
Longitude
-87.4719
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
👥
356
Total Students
👩‍🏫
19.0
Teachers FTE
📐
18.7:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
19.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)19.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 96 27%
Not Applicable 69 19.4%
District Info
District Name
Tri-Creek School Corporation
LEAID
1811460
State LEA ID
IN-4645
Phone
(219)696-6661
Website
http://www.tricreek.k12.in.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Lowell
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$54,726K
Federal Revenue
$3,811K
State Revenue
$30,061K
Local Revenue
$20,854K
Total Expenditure
$46,420K
Instruction Exp.
$19,988K
Support Services
$15,507K
Other Current Exp.
$1,792K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Lake Prairie Elementary School

1
Oak Hill Elementary School
Lowell · Elementary
2.3 mi
2
Lowell Middle School
Lowell · Middle
2.5 mi
3
Lowell Intermediate School
Lowell · Middle
2.5 mi
4
Three Creeks Elem School
Lowell · Elementary
3.8 mi
5
Lowell Senior High School
Lowell · High
4.1 mi
6
Red Cedars Elementary
Cedar Lake · Elementary
4.5 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Lake Prairie Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Lake Prairie Elementary School?
356 students are enrolled at Lake Prairie Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Lake Prairie Elementary School have?
Lake Prairie Elementary School has 19.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.7:1.
What grades does Lake Prairie Elementary School serve?
Lake Prairie Elementary School serves grades KG through 04.
Is Lake Prairie Elementary School a charter school?
Lake Prairie Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Lake Prairie Elementary School located in?
Lake Prairie Elementary School is located in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan area.
What school district does Lake Prairie Elementary School belong to?
Lake Prairie Elementary School is part of the Tri-Creek School Corporation school district.
How much does Tri-Creek School Corporation spend per student?
The Tri-Creek School Corporation district spends approximately $130,393,258 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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