Boone Grove Elementary School

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Boone Grove Elementary School ranks 199 th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Boone Grove Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 4-5 in Boone Grove, Indiana, with a student population of 191 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Porter Township School Corporation, which is ranked 60 out of 381 school districts in Indiana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Boone Grove Elementary consistently outperforms the Porter Township School Corporation and the state of Indiana in ILEARN test scores across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 62.63% of Boone Grove students were proficient or better in ILEARN Math, compared to 49.74% for the district and 48-52.4% statewide. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 4.0% in 2020-2021 to 19.3% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Boone Grove Elementary has increased from 29.8% in 2020-2021 to 38.22% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

When compared to other nearby elementary schools, Boone Grove Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics. For instance, in 2023-2024, Boone Grove's 62.63% proficiency rate in ILEARN Math was significantly higher than the 49.74% rate for the Porter Township School Corporation and the 48-52.4% state averages. However, Boone Grove's high chronic absenteeism rate is a concern, as nearby schools like Union Center Elementary and Morgan Township Elementary have much lower rates of 3.1% and 4.9%, respectively. Additionally, Boone Grove Elementary has a relatively homogeneous student population, with White students making up 78-82% of the student body over the past three years, in contrast to some of the more diverse nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 4-5

325 W 550 S
Boone Grove, IN 46302

(219) 462-1032

District: Porter Township School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
199^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,324

Students who attend Boone Grove Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Boone Grove Middle School
High:	Boone Grove High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 191

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.0%

Hispanic:

16.8%

Two or more races:

4.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Boone Grove Elementary School ranks better than 80.3% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.53. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78%), Hispanic (16.8%), two or more races (4.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Boone Grove Elementary School is 15.2. (See more...)

Compare Boone Grove Elementary School employs 12.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Boone Grove Elementary School is $9,324.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Porter Township School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Porter Township School Corp 73^rd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Boone Grove Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	68.58	275^th	959	71.3%
2006	68.22	280^th	961	70.9%
2007	73.13	216^th	985	78.1%
2008	78.47	152^nd	996	84.7%
2009	78.50	163^rd	1003	83.7%
2010	84.90	76^th	1009	92.5%
2011	73.34	237^th	1025	76.9%
2012	62.37	411^th	1015	59.5%
2013	69.73	309^th	1035	70.1%
2014	63.71	422^nd	1036	59.3%
2015	59.44	451^st	1040	56.6%
2016	66.83	364^th	1046	65.2%
2017	62.54	427^th	1033	58.7%
2018	68.07	338^th	1027	67.1%
2019	56.69	472^nd	1031	54.2%
2021	58.05	435^th	1016	57.2%
2022	64.42	369^th	1020	63.8%
2023	73.38	258^th	1016	74.6%
2024	78.53	199^th	1010	80.3%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Boone Grove Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	246	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	248
1989	257	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	258
1990	263	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	266
1991	318	0	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	328
1992	317	0	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	328
1993	339	0	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	348
1994	320	0	1	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	333
1995	274	0	1	10	1	n/a	n/a	1	287
1996	274	0	1	10	1	n/a	n/a	1	287
1997	273	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	276
1998	283	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	286
1999	287	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	287
2000	289	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	289
2001	281	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	281
2002	269	4	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	277
2003	269	4	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	277
2004	263	4	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	270
2005	256	7	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	270
2006	277	4	1	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	290
2007	252	2	0	7	1	n/a	n/a	1	263
2008	264	4	1	9	1	n/a	n/a	3	282
2009	247	4	0	12	1	n/a	n/a	2	266
2010	237	6	0	22	0	n/a	n/a	2	267
2011	204	6	1	28	0	0	6	0	245
2012	189	5	0	28	0	0	2	0	224
2013	185	4	0	21	0	0	4	0	214
2014	172	3	0	28	0	0	3	0	206
2015	184	3	0	32	0	0	6	0	225
2016	167	2	0	30	0	0	4	0	203
2017	153	4	0	32	0	0	3	0	192
2018	148	3	0	34	0	0	2	0	187
2019	159	8	0	27	0	0	2	0	196
2020	166	9	0	29	0	0	4	0	208
2021	162	2	1	29	0	0	4	0	198
2022	147	2	2	29	0	0	6	0	186
2023	149	1	1	32	0	0	8	0	191

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 Boone Grove Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	248	15.3	16.2	11.3
1989	258	14.9	17.3	7.8
1990	266	15.9	16.7	4.9
1991	328	16.4	20.0	1.5
1992	328	15.1	21.7	3.7
1993	348	15.1	23.0	4
1994	333	14.8	22.5	2.7
1995	287	12.8	22.4	5.9
1996	287	12.8	22.4	5.9
1997	276	n/a	0.0	5.5
1998	286	13.1	21.8	5.6
1999	287	12.5	23.0	13.2
2000	289	14.6	19.8	7.6
2001	281	14.1	19.9	12.1
2002	277	12.7	21.8	10.1
2003	277	12.7	21.8	10.1
2004	270	12.7	21.3	12.2
2005	270	12.7	21.3	14.1
2006	290	12.8	22.7	15.5
2007	263	n/a	n/a	14.9
2008	282	14.1	20.0	20.8
2009	266	14.1	18.9	20.1
2010	267	15.6	17.0	21.9
2011	245	15.3	16.0	24.5
2012	224	17.7	12.6	23.7
2013	214	12.5	17.1	28.5
2014	206	12.5	16.4	23.3
2015	225	14.0	16.0	22.7
2016	203	12.0	16.9	31.5
2017	192	12.5	15.3	21.9
2018	187	13.5	13.8	20.9
2019	196	12.5	15.6	22.4
2020	208	11.5	18.0	26.9
2021	198	11.5	17.2	29.8
2022	186	13.0	14.3	28
2023	191	12.5	15.2	38.2

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 Boone Grove Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	248	15.3	16.2	11.3
1989	258	14.9	17.3	7.8
1990	266	15.9	16.7	4.9
1991	328	16.4	20.0	1.5
1992	328	15.1	21.7	3.7
1993	348	15.1	23.0	4
1994	333	14.8	22.5	2.7
1995	287	12.8	22.4	5.9
1996	287	12.8	22.4	5.9
1997	276	n/a	0.0	5.5
1998	286	13.1	21.8	5.6
1999	287	12.5	23.0	13.2
2000	289	14.6	19.8	7.6
2001	281	14.1	19.9	12.1
2002	277	12.7	21.8	10.1
2003	277	12.7	21.8	10.1
2004	270	12.7	21.3	12.2
2005	270	12.7	21.3	14.1
2006	290	12.8	22.7	15.5
2007	263	n/a	n/a	14.9
2008	282	14.1	20.0	20.8
2009	266	14.1	18.9	20.1
2010	267	15.6	17.0	21.9
2011	245	15.3	16.0	24.5
2012	224	17.7	12.6	23.7
2013	214	12.5	17.1	28.5
2014	206	12.5	16.4	23.3
2015	225	14.0	16.0	22.7
2016	203	12.0	16.9	31.5
2017	192	12.5	15.3	21.9
2018	187	13.5	13.8	20.9
2019	196	12.5	15.6	22.4
2020	208	11.5	18.0	26.9
2021	198	11.5	17.2	29.8
2022	186	13.0	14.3	28
2023	191	12.5	15.2	38.2

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Boone Grove Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$221 (2.7%)	$8,059 (97.3%)	$8,281
2020	$179 (2.2%)	$8,015 (97.8%)	$8,194
2021	$394 (4.6%)	$8,234 (95.4%)	$8,628
2022	$760 (8.2%)	$8,564 (91.8%)	$9,324

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Boone Grove Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 472^nd of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 258^th of 1016 Elementary schools	20.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Boone Grove Elementary School)	45.3	41.9	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Porter Township School Corp)	45.3	41.9	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Boone Grove Elementary School)	31.6	59.1	27.5%
4th Grade Math (Porter Township School Corp)	31.6	59.1	27.5%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Boone Grove Elementary School)	45.3	53.8	8.5%
4th Grade Science (Porter Township School Corp)	45.3	53.8	8.5%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Boone Grove Elementary School)	60.9	48.4	12.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Porter Township School Corp)	60.9	48.4	12.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Boone Grove Elementary School)	46.7	48.4	1.6%
5th Grade Math (Porter Township School Corp)	46.7	48.4	1.6%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Boone Grove Elementary School)	65.2	50.6	14.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Porter Township School Corp)	65.2	50.6	14.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	196	191	2.6%
African American	8	1	87.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	27	32	18.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	159	149	6.3%
Two or More Races	2	8	300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	22.4%	38.2%	15.8%

Schools Near Boone Grove Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)				ILEARN Math (2024)				ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Boone Grove Elementary School	Public	4-5	325 W 550 S	Boone Grove	46302	Porter County	Porter Township School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 462-1032	191	13	15.2	38.2%	149 (78.0%)	1 (0.5%)	32 (16.8%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.2%)	78.5	199^th of 1010 public elementary schools	80.3%		73.4	258^th of 1016 public elementary schools	74.6%	59		51.0	48.9	50.0		61.5	63.8	62.6	46.8	$9,324	$760	$8,564
Hebron Elementary School	Public	K-5	307 S Main St	Hebron	46341	Porter County	MSD Boone Township	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 996-4771	499	27	18.5	51.3%	414 (83.0%)	6 (1.2%)	59 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.8%)	70.6	290^th of 1010 public elementary schools	71.3%		79.5	191^st of 1016 public elementary schools	81.2%	99	54.6	48.0	45.2	49.1	68.2	45.3	42.5	51.4	53.4	$10,169	$549	$9,620
Porter Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	208 S 725 W	Hebron	46341	Porter County	Porter Township School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 476-3455	527	27	19.8	34.0%	422 (80.1%)	3 (0.6%)	79 (15.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	16 (3.0%)								(n/a)	48.3			48.3	69.7			69.7		$8,112	$251	$7,860
Morgan Township Elementary School	Public	K-5	299 S Sr 49	Valparaiso	46383	Porter County	East Porter County School Corp	No	No	No	No	(219) 462-5883	359	22	16.3	12.3%	316 (88.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (8.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.1%)	81.5	165^th of 1010 public elementary schools	83.7%		78.6	198^th of 1016 public elementary schools	80.5%	33	60.7	62.7	55.0	59.7	83.6	57.3	38.3	59.7	55.0	$8,266	$349	$7,917
Kouts Elementary School	Public	K-5	302 E College Ave	Kouts	46347	Porter County	East Porter County School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 766-2231	336	21	16.3	25.3%	311 (92.6%)	5 (1.5%)	17 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	62.6	381^st of 1010 public elementary schools	62.3%		65.5	354^th of 1016 public elementary schools	65.2%	27	47.1	39.7	41.9	42.8	62.8	48.3	32.6	48.7	54.8	$8,707	$489	$8,218
Winfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	13128 Montgomery St	Crown Point	46307	Lake County	Crown Point Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(219) 663-2287	561	29	19.1	17.6%	397 (70.8%)	21 (3.7%)	114 (20.3%)	6 (1.1%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.6%)	84.8	132^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	86.9%					(n/a)	50.0	56.8	53.7	53.2	73.1	66.7	67.4	69.3	53.7	$10,411	$292	$10,119
Jerry Ross Elementary School	Public	3-5	11319 Randolph St	Crown Point	46307	Lake County	Crown Point Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(219) 663-3010	524	27	19.7	19.8%	375 (71.6%)	19 (3.6%)	106 (20.2%)	8 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.9%)	82.3	159^th of 1010 public elementary schools	84.3%		86.9	99^th of 1016 public elementary schools	90.3%	60	55.6	53.9	49.2	52.6	80.6	65.9	61.1	68.9	45.2	$9,990	$294	$9,696
Heavilin Elementary School	Public	K-5	2450 Heavilin Road	Valparaiso	46383	Porter County	Valparaiso Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(219) 476-8820	505	30	16.7	13.5%	394 (78.0%)	12 (2.4%)	65 (12.9%)	13 (2.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.8%)	94.9	29^th of 1010 public elementary schools	97.1%		89.9	69^th of 1016 public elementary schools	93.2%	40	68.7	76.9	68.3	71.5	85.5	86.8	61.0	78.1	61.0	$8,552	$524	$8,028
Central Elementary School	Public	K-5	653 Hayes Leonard Rd	Valparaiso	46385	Porter County	Valparaiso Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 531-3030	134	10	13.5	54.5%	87 (64.9%)	7 (5.2%)	35 (26.1%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	92.2	56^th of 1010 public elementary schools	94.5%		88.7	74^th of 1016 public elementary schools	92.7%	18	61.9	92.0	55.0	71.2	71.4	88.0	65.0	75.8	60.0	$11,279	$1,198	$10,081
Union Center Elementary School	Public	K-5	272 N 600 W	Valparaiso	46385	Porter County	Union Township School Corp	No	No	No	No	(219) 759-2544	413	22	18.7	17.9%	345 (83.5%)	4 (1.0%)	48 (11.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.4%)	94.7	30^th of 1010 public elementary schools	97.0%		96.1	19^th of 1016 public elementary schools	98.1%	11	63.6	78.3	67.5	69.8	78.8	81.2	67.5	75.5	64.9	$8,937	$57	$8,880

Frequently Asked Questions about Boone Grove Elementary School

What district is Boone Grove Elementary School in?

Porter Township School Corp

Is Boone Grove Elementary School a good school?

Boone Grove Elementary School ranks 199^th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Boone Grove Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 191 students attended Boone Grove Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Boone Grove Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Boone Grove Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Boone Grove Middle School
High : Boone Grove High School

What is the racial makeup of Boone Grove Elementary School?

Students at Boone Grove Elementary School are 78% White, 17% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

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