Protsman Elementary School

Summary:

Protsman Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Dyer, Indiana, serving grades PK-4 with a student population of 610. As part of the Lake Central School Corporation, which is ranked 34 out of 381 school districts in Indiana and has a 5-star rating, Protsman stands out as a high-performing institution.

Protsman Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in academic achievement, with 59.7% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 72.52% in Math, compared to the district's 54.27% in ELA and 49.89% in Math. The school's 3rd and 4th-grade ELA and Math scores are significantly higher than the state averages, and it has maintained a high statewide ranking, placing in the top 10-20% of Indiana elementary schools over the past several years. In 2023-2024, Protsman ranked 94th out of 1,010 Indiana elementary schools, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Protsman's diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and Asian students compared to nearby schools like Kolling Elementary and Frank H. Hammond Elementary, is another notable feature. However, the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 4.5% in 2020-2021 to 14.1% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average and may be an area of concern for the school to address.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 1121 Harrison
       Dyer, IN  46311


(219) 322-2040

District: Lake Central School Corporation

SchoolDigger Rank:
94th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,941 Help


Students who attend Protsman Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Kahler Middle School
High:    Lake Central High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  610

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.4%
Hispanic:
25.6%
African American:
7.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Protsman Elementary School ranks better than 90.7% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 2nd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Lake Central School Corporation District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88. (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 Racial makeup is: White (56.4%), Hispanic (25.6%), African American (7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Protsman Elementary School is 13.3, which is the 2nd best among 6 elementary schools in the Lake Central School Corporation District. (See more...)
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Compare Protsman Elementary School employs 45.8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Protsman Elementary School is $11,941, which is the 2nd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Lake Central School Corporation District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Protsman Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Lake Central School Corporation:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Central School Corporation 34th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Protsman Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 75.97 172nd 959 82.1%
2006 64.42 348th 961 63.8%
2007 67.64 318th 985 67.7%
2008 70.62 261st 996 73.8%
2009 70.92 282nd 1003 71.9%
2010 74.27 233rd 1009 76.9%
2011 61.30 452nd 1025 55.9%
2012 56.88 502nd 1015 50.5%
2013 65.83 383rd 1035 63.0%
2014 71.52 267th 1036 74.2%
2015 72.39 257th 1040 75.3%
2016 76.60 200th 1046 80.9%
2017 82.18 137th 1033 86.7%
2018 79.54 171st 1027 83.3%
2019 84.42 117th 1031 88.7%
2021 77.34 200th 1016 80.3%
2022 76.64 211th 1020 79.3%
2023 84.17 141st 1016 86.1%
2024 88.00 94th 1010 90.7%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Monday, June 20, 2011

Open Quote THIS IS A VERY WONDERFUL SCHOOL RIGHT FROM THE STAFF TO THE WARMTH OF THE SCHOOL. MY CHILD HAS BEEN GOING FOR 2 YRS NOW & HAS LEARNED SO MUCH. VERY BETTER CURRICULUM THAN PREVIOUS SCHOOL.. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Protsman Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 459 0 2 17 0 n/a n/a 0 478
1989 499 2 6 19 0 n/a n/a 0 526
1990 496 0 6 17 0 n/a n/a 0 519
1991 466 0 4 23 0 n/a n/a 0 493
1992 429 1 1 22 1 n/a n/a 0 454
1993 442 1 1 25 2 n/a n/a 0 471
1994 440 0 5 29 1 n/a n/a 0 475
1995 427 2 6 32 2 n/a n/a 0 469
1996 427 2 6 32 2 n/a n/a 0 469
1997 521 2 3 28 0 n/a n/a 0 554
1998 540 6 4 36 1 n/a n/a 0 587
1999 531 11 8 36 0 n/a n/a 0 586
2000 530 3 10 31 0 n/a n/a 0 574
2001 515 1 9 31 1 n/a n/a 0 557
2002 569 6 19 34 1 n/a n/a 0 629
2003 569 6 19 34 1 n/a n/a 0 629
2004 585 4 39 44 0 n/a n/a 0 672
2005 585 5 33 50 3 n/a n/a 0 676
2006 592 16 31 71 7 n/a n/a 0 717
2007 564 22 35 83 8 n/a n/a 39 751
2008 554 30 43 95 8 n/a n/a 31 761
2009 495 28 35 72 8 n/a n/a 28 666
2010 514 31 45 90 10 n/a n/a 36 726
2011 485 32 52 116 9 0 5 0 699
2012 467 30 51 129 6 0 10 0 693
2013 468 30 43 134 6 0 7 0 688
2014 460 34 41 150 3 0 10 0 698
2015 475 31 43 148 2 1 8 0 708
2016 496 36 36 146 4 1 16 0 735
2017 451 33 30 146 4 0 19 0 683
2018 424 45 21 140 4 0 23 0 657
2019 388 46 25 145 3 0 24 0 631
2020 385 43 28 138 3 0 30 0 627
2021 354 35 30 145 2 0 30 0 596
2022 355 28 30 148 1 0 31 0 593
2023 344 43 29 156 1 0 37 0 610

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 Protsman Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 478 23.1 20.6 3.6
1989 526 22.4 23.4 3.2
1990 519 24.6 21.0 3.9
1991 493 24.0 20.5 5.1
1992 454 24.2 18.7 6.4
1993 471 23.3 20.2 6.8
1994 475 36.0 13.2 8
1995 469 23.5 20.0 6.4
1996 469 23.5 20.0 6.4
1997 554 23.0 24.1 5.4
1998 587 28.0 21.0 6.8
1999 586 28.0 20.9 8.5
2000 574 28.0 20.5 8.5
2001 557 29.0 19.2 8.8
2002 629 34.0 18.5 13
2003 629 34.0 18.5 13
2004 672 34.5 19.5 12.6
2005 676 35.0 19.3 10.9
2006 717 33.0 21.7 12.3
2007 751 n/a n/a 13.6
2008 761 37.5 20.3 13.6
2009 666 36.0 18.5 21.8
2010 726 36.0 20.1 25.1
2011 699 36.8 18.9 20.9
2012 693 36.0 19.2 24
2013 688 30.0 22.9 24.6
2014 698 35.0 19.9 26.8
2015 708 32.0 22.1 24.2
2016 735 36.0 20.4 22.7
2017 683 34.0 20.0 25.3
2018 657 34.0 19.3 28.9
2019 631 37.0 17.0 27.3
2020 627 34.0 18.4 29.7
2021 596 56.0 10.6 28.5
2022 593 44.8 13.2 29.5
2023 610 45.8 13.3 29.7

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 Protsman Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 478 23.1 20.6 3.6
1989 526 22.4 23.4 3.2
1990 519 24.6 21.0 3.9
1991 493 24.0 20.5 5.1
1992 454 24.2 18.7 6.4
1993 471 23.3 20.2 6.8
1994 475 36.0 13.2 8
1995 469 23.5 20.0 6.4
1996 469 23.5 20.0 6.4
1997 554 23.0 24.1 5.4
1998 587 28.0 21.0 6.8
1999 586 28.0 20.9 8.5
2000 574 28.0 20.5 8.5
2001 557 29.0 19.2 8.8
2002 629 34.0 18.5 13
2003 629 34.0 18.5 13
2004 672 34.5 19.5 12.6
2005 676 35.0 19.3 10.9
2006 717 33.0 21.7 12.3
2007 751 n/a n/a 13.6
2008 761 37.5 20.3 13.6
2009 666 36.0 18.5 21.8
2010 726 36.0 20.1 25.1
2011 699 36.8 18.9 20.9
2012 693 36.0 19.2 24
2013 688 30.0 22.9 24.6
2014 698 35.0 19.9 26.8
2015 708 32.0 22.1 24.2
2016 735 36.0 20.4 22.7
2017 683 34.0 20.0 25.3
2018 657 34.0 19.3 28.9
2019 631 37.0 17.0 27.3
2020 627 34.0 18.4 29.7
2021 596 56.0 10.6 28.5
2022 593 44.8 13.2 29.5
2023 610 45.8 13.3 29.7

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 Protsman Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $658 (6.1%) $10,103 (93.9%) $10,762
2020 $798 (8.0%) $9,184 (92.0%) $9,982
2021 $807 (7.6%) $9,869 (92.4%) $10,676
2022 $1,094 (9.2%) $10,847 (90.8%) $11,941

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Protsman Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 117th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 141st of 1016 Elementary schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Protsman Elementary School)64.861.6
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lake Central School Corporation)65.157.3
 7.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Protsman Elementary School)77.976.1
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Lake Central School Corporation)75.169.4
 5.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Protsman Elementary School)56.949.6
 7.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Central School Corporation)60.353.2
 7.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Protsman Elementary School)69.267
 2.2%
   4th Grade Math (Lake Central School Corporation)7564.7
 10.3%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Protsman Elementary School)72.349.6
 22.7%
   4th Grade Science (Lake Central School Corporation)70.853.6
 17.2%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students631610
 3.3%
African American4643
 6.5%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian2529
 16%
Hispanic145156
 7.6%
Pacific Islander00
White388344
 11.3%
Two or More Races2437
 54.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.3%29.7%
 2.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Protsman Elementary School

Yes. Protsman Elementary School ranks in the top 9.3% of Indiana elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 610 students attended Protsman Elementary School.

Students at Protsman Elementary School are 56% White, 26% Hispanic, 7% African American, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

Students who attend Protsman Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kahler Middle School
High : Lake Central High School


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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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