Lodge Community School

Summary:

Lodge Community School is an elementary school serving grades K-8 in Evansville, Indiana, part of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp district. The school has a diverse student population that is predominantly African American and Hispanic, and faces significant challenges in academic performance, student engagement, and resource allocation.

Despite spending around $14,000 per student, which is significantly higher than the $9,000-$13,000 spent at nearby schools, and having a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 8:1 to 10.2:1, Hebron Elementary School, Delaware Elementary School, and other nearby schools in the district consistently outperform Lodge Community School on ILEARN assessments for English Language Arts and Math. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 12.79% of Lodge students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 37.25% for the district, and only 8.95% were proficient or better in Math, compared to 37.06% for the district.

Additionally, Lodge Community School has very high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 21.6% to 28.5% over the past few years, which is much higher than the district average. A very high percentage of Lodge students, ranging from 72.35% to 84.55%, also qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. These challenges, combined with the school's consistent ranking in the bottom 10-15% of Indiana elementary schools over the past decade, suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of this diverse student body and improve academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public K-8

 2000 Lodge Ave
       Evansville, IN  47714


(812) 477-5319

District: Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
950th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,996 Help


Students who attend Lodge Community School usually attend:

High:    New Technical Institute

Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  431

Racial breakdown:

African American:
32.9%
White:
23.7%
Hispanic:
19.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.3% Help


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Compare Details Lodge Community School ranks worse than 94.1% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 20th among 22 ranked elementary schools in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.99. (See more...)
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Compare Details Lodge Community School ranks worse than 94% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.01. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Lodge Community School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (32.9%), White (23.7%), Hispanic (19%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lodge Community School is 10.5, which is the 4th best among 22 elementary schools in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lodge Community School is $13,996, which is the 2nd highest among 22 elementary schools in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lodge Community School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Lodge Community School 456th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Lodge Community School in the ranking list.)

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp 239th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lodge Community School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 13.35 890th 959 7.2%
2006 17.04 868th 961 9.7%
2007 23.61 836th 985 15.1%
2008 27.38 815th 996 18.2%
2009 20.02 865th 1003 13.8%
2010 8.93 955th 1009 5.4%
2011 2.38 1009th 1025 1.6%
2012 2.90 993rd 1015 2.2%
2013 2.90 1019th 1035 1.5%
2014 3.55 1013th 1036 2.2%
2015 3.66 1013th 1040 2.6%
2016 7.41 986th 1046 5.7%
2017 2.25 1010th 1033 2.2%
2018 3.88 995th 1027 3.1%
2019 6.19 980th 1031 4.9%
2021 13.98 871st 1016 14.3%
2022 8.51 942nd 1020 7.6%
2023 7.28 966th 1016 4.9%
2024 7.99 950th 1010 5.9%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Lodge Community School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 1.61 441st 451 2.2%
2012 2.90 434th 447 2.9%
2013 1.43 436th 444 1.8%
2014 7.72 439th 470 6.6%
2015 5.81 452nd 485 6.8%
2016 13.49 438th 494 11.3%
2017 6.07 443rd 472 6.1%
2018 11.27 429th 473 9.3%
2019 21.13 387th 470 17.7%
2021 23.88 366th 483 24.2%
2022 20.34 389th 490 20.6%
2023 13.33 426th 489 12.9%
2024 9.01 456th 485 6.0%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Lodge Community School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 310 102 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 413
1989 332 128 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 463
1990 287 128 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1991 298 118 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1992 287 134 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1993 265 134 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1994 290 128 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 421
1995 282 126 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 412
1996 282 126 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 412
1997 255 149 1 0 0 n/a n/a 1 406
1998 271 153 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1999 222 183 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 405
2000 235 190 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 425
2001 221 169 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 391
2002 199 135 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 336
2003 199 135 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 336
2004 183 133 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 323
2005 204 142 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 355
2006 207 147 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 361
2007 154 117 3 10 0 n/a n/a 33 317
2008 157 98 1 8 0 n/a n/a 54 318
2009 155 95 1 15 0 n/a n/a 52 318
2010 144 99 1 12 0 n/a n/a 43 299
2011 195 179 6 44 1 1 53 0 479
2012 199 195 6 56 0 0 59 0 515
2013 181 187 6 58 0 2 62 0 496
2014 157 192 4 68 0 14 56 0 491
2015 134 182 3 85 0 17 46 0 467
2016 106 161 2 80 0 15 36 0 400
2017 98 152 4 72 0 15 27 0 368
2018 110 158 1 66 0 13 30 0 378
2019 118 132 0 60 0 14 41 0 365
2020 117 108 0 64 0 26 34 0 349
2021 84 88 0 44 1 31 35 0 283
2022 79 126 0 50 0 41 44 0 340
2023 87 127 1 73 0 35 59 0 382
2024 102 142 1 82 0 45 59 0 431

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lodge Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 413 25.3 16.3 38.5
1989 463 25.9 17.8 36.9
1990 415 25.8 16.0 36.9
1991 416 26.8 15.5 38.7
1992 421 25.0 16.8 48.2
1993 401 27.3 14.7 50.1
1994 421 25.1 16.8 52
1995 412 25.8 16.0 55.6
1996 412 25.8 16.0 55.6
1997 406 24.8 16.4 58.5
1998 426 25.8 16.5 59.6
1999 405 25.8 15.7 75.6
2000 425 27.8 15.3 79.1
2001 391 29.0 13.5 73.7
2002 336 25.4 13.2 74.7
2003 336 25.4 13.2 74.7
2004 323 20.3 15.9 74.3
2005 355 23.2 15.3 80.8
2006 361 22.9 15.8 81.4
2007 317 n/a n/a 89.1
2008 318 23.5 13.5 98.1
2009 318 23.0 13.8 100.4
2010 299 25.5 11.7 103.5
2011 479 31.6 15.1 88.9
2012 515 40.0 12.8 88.9
2013 496 46.0 10.7 86.7
2014 491 41.0 11.9 91.2
2015 467 34.0 13.7 92.9
2016 400 34.0 11.7 93.8
2017 368 36.1 10.1 93.2
2018 378 33.8 11.1 90.5
2019 365 40.1 9.0 90.4
2020 349 36.9 9.4 90.8
2021 283 35.2 8.0 83
2022 340 36.1 9.4 72.4
2023 382 37.1 10.2 84.6
2024 431 41.0 10.5 77.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lodge Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 413 25.3 16.3 38.5
1989 463 25.9 17.8 36.9
1990 415 25.8 16.0 36.9
1991 416 26.8 15.5 38.7
1992 421 25.0 16.8 48.2
1993 401 27.3 14.7 50.1
1994 421 25.1 16.8 52
1995 412 25.8 16.0 55.6
1996 412 25.8 16.0 55.6
1997 406 24.8 16.4 58.5
1998 426 25.8 16.5 59.6
1999 405 25.8 15.7 75.6
2000 425 27.8 15.3 79.1
2001 391 29.0 13.5 73.7
2002 336 25.4 13.2 74.7
2003 336 25.4 13.2 74.7
2004 323 20.3 15.9 74.3
2005 355 23.2 15.3 80.8
2006 361 22.9 15.8 81.4
2007 317 n/a n/a 89.1
2008 318 23.5 13.5 98.1
2009 318 23.0 13.8 100.4
2010 299 25.5 11.7 103.5
2011 479 31.6 15.1 88.9
2012 515 40.0 12.8 88.9
2013 496 46.0 10.7 86.7
2014 491 41.0 11.9 91.2
2015 467 34.0 13.7 92.9
2016 400 34.0 11.7 93.8
2017 368 36.1 10.1 93.2
2018 378 33.8 11.1 90.5
2019 365 40.1 9.0 90.4
2020 349 36.9 9.4 90.8
2021 283 35.2 8.0 83
2022 340 36.1 9.4 72.4
2023 382 37.1 10.2 84.6
2024 431 41.0 10.5 77.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lodge Community School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,772 (13.6%) $11,270 (86.4%) $13,042
2020 $1,558 (12.1%) $11,298 (87.9%) $12,856
2021 $1,998 (13.8%) $12,432 (86.2%) $14,430
2022 $2,661 (19.0%) $11,334 (81.0%) $13,996

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lodge Community School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 980th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 966th of 1016 Elementary schools
 0%
Ranks 387th of 470 Middle schoolsRanks 426th of 489 Middle schools
 4.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lodge Community School)8.319.5
 11.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp)44.133.1
 11%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Lodge Community School)13.922
 8.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp)54.945.2
 9.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lodge Community School)12.16.7
 5.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp)4335.5
 7.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Lodge Community School)12.113.3
 1.2%
   4th Grade Math (Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp)50.944.7
 6.2%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Lodge Community School)30
 3%
   4th Grade Science (Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp)39.128.9
 10.3%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lodge Community School)252.6
 22.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp)43.936.1
 7.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Lodge Community School)5.60
 5.6%
   5th Grade Math (Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp)43.435.9
 7.5%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Lodge Community School)13.92.6
 11.3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp)4031.1
 8.9%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lodge Community School)28.611.1
 17.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp)45.844.5
 1.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Lodge Community School)17.18.3
 8.8%
   6th Grade Math (Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp)40.538.4
 2.1%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Lodge Community School)11.88.6
 3.2%
   6th Grade Science (Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp)42.237
 5.2%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lodge Community School)34.918.2
 16.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp)47.543.1
 4.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)49.739.5
 10.2%
7th Grade Math (Lodge Community School)11.62.3
 9.3%
   7th Grade Math (Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp)39.635.6
 4%
   7th Grade Math (Indiana)4232.9
 9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lodge Community School)58.129.7
 28.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp)46.643.4
 3.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)50.743.8
 6.9%
8th Grade Math (Lodge Community School)19.48.1
 11.3%
   8th Grade Math (Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp)37.434.8
 2.6%
   8th Grade Math (Indiana)3831.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students365382
 4.7%
African American132127
 3.8%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic6073
 21.7%
Pacific Islander1435
 150%
White11887
 26.3%
Two or More Races4159
 43.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.4%84.6%
 5.9%


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Students who attend Lodge Community School usually go on to attend:

High : New Technical Institute

In the 2023-24 school year, 431 students attended Lodge Community School.

Students at Lodge Community School are 33% African American, 24% White, 19% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races, 10% Pacific Islander.

Lodge Community School ranks in the bottom 5.9% of Indiana elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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