Lantern Road Elementary School

Summary:

Lantern Road Elementary School is a highly-rated public elementary school in Fishers, Indiana, serving 524 students from pre-kindergarten to 4th grade. As part of the Hamilton Southeastern Schools district, which is ranked 13th out of 381 districts in Indiana, Lantern Road consistently outperforms the district and state in academic achievement.

Lantern Road Elementary has been ranked among the top 100 elementary schools in Indiana for the past several years, reaching as high as 22nd out of 1,010 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. This consistent high ranking places it in the top 2.2% of elementary schools in the state. The school's academic performance is particularly impressive, with 73.39% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 61.23% for the district and 38.6% for the state. In Math, 79.36% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better, compared to 64.29% for the district and 52.4% for the state. Lantern Road also maintains a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 1.2% to 5.2% over the past three school years.

While Lantern Road Elementary outperforms the district and state averages, some nearby schools within the Hamilton Southeastern district, such as Sand Creek Elementary and Harrison Parkway Elementary, have lower academic performance. Additionally, Lantern Road has a more diverse student population, with 8.21% Hispanic, 10.69% Asian, and 6.87% two or more races, compared to some nearby schools. The school's investment in resources, with spending per student increasing from $8,152 in 2018-2019 to $10,142 in 2020-2021, and its low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.6 to 18.9 over the past three years, contribute to its strong academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 10595 Lantern Rd
       Fishers, IN  46037


(317) 594-4140

District: Hamilton Southeastern Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
22nd of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,937 Help


Students who attend Lantern Road Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Riverside Intermediate School
    Riverside Junior High
High:    Hamilton Southeastern High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  524

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.0%
Asian:
10.7%
Hispanic:
8.2%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.9% Help


 See top rated Indiana elementary schools

 Compare Lantern Road Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Lantern Road Elementary School ranks better than 97.8% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 2nd among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Hamilton Southeastern Schools District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.63. (See more...)
Help
Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71%), Asian (10.7%), Hispanic (8.2%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 13.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lantern Road Elementary School is 15.6, which is the 5th best among 13 elementary schools in the Hamilton Southeastern Schools District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Lantern Road Elementary School employs 33.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lantern Road Elementary School is $9,937, which is the 5th highest among 13 elementary schools in the Hamilton Southeastern Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Hamilton Southeastern Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Hamilton Southeastern Schools 12th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Lantern Road Elementary School?

Rank History for Lantern Road Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 93.25 11th 959 98.9%
2006 91.19 31st 961 96.8%
2007 94.43 10th 985 99.0%
2008 90.96 30th 996 97.0%
2009 89.57 41st 1003 95.9%
2010 91.16 19th 1009 98.1%
2011 83.86 81st 1025 92.1%
2012 83.70 87th 1015 91.4%
2013 83.35 87th 1035 91.6%
2014 82.12 102nd 1036 90.2%
2015 86.03 83rd 1040 92.0%
2016 87.26 63rd 1046 94.0%
2017 90.73 33rd 1033 96.8%
2018 92.41 24th 1027 97.7%
2019 88.69 78th 1031 92.4%
2021 90.69 68th 1016 93.3%
2022 87.16 102nd 1020 90.0%
2023 88.82 71st 1016 93.0%
2024 95.63 22nd 1010 97.8%
See the entire list of Indiana Elementary School Rankings!

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

Lantern Road Elementary School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 





Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.5)
50%

0%

0%

50%

0%

  

Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, September 6, 2013

Open Quote My children have just started at Lantern Road and have been welcomed with open arms by the teachers, staff and administration. My older child is in the REACH program and is finally not bored in school! Both of my children are thriving academically and socially at this school. I appreciate the principal, Mrs. Thompson, for her enthusiasm and high expectations. She knows all the kids in the school and is very involved. The community has created a friendly, safe haven for our children. I would recommend Lantern Road to any family! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lantern Road Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 470 5 16 1 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1996 470 5 16 1 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1997 631 12 22 3 1 n/a n/a 16 685
1998 756 20 27 7 1 n/a n/a 0 811
1999 552 23 23 6 0 n/a n/a 0 604
2000 609 29 36 8 0 n/a n/a 0 682
2001 636 44 48 5 1 n/a n/a 0 734
2002 723 29 59 11 0 n/a n/a 0 822
2003 723 29 59 11 0 n/a n/a 0 822
2004 704 20 51 14 1 n/a n/a 0 790
2005 474 22 37 9 0 n/a n/a 0 542
2006 494 23 46 6 0 n/a n/a 0 569
2007 464 30 42 6 2 n/a n/a 22 566
2008 435 35 42 11 2 n/a n/a 30 555
2009 534 26 47 5 2 n/a n/a 36 650
2010 513 30 41 6 1 n/a n/a 36 627
2011 500 35 36 14 1 0 34 0 620
2012 479 35 43 22 0 0 36 0 615
2013 440 36 41 22 2 0 39 0 580
2014 411 32 39 21 2 0 35 0 540
2015 397 26 40 29 1 0 24 0 517
2016 594 36 56 35 1 0 32 0 754
2017 595 41 57 31 0 0 41 0 765
2018 615 38 69 32 2 0 40 0 796
2019 616 50 73 35 2 1 47 0 824
2020 486 36 62 33 2 1 39 0 659
2021 412 29 54 32 1 0 30 0 558
2022 397 28 55 36 1 0 33 0 550
2023 372 16 56 43 1 0 36 0 524

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 Lantern Road Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 492 27.0 18.2 0.2
1996 492 27.0 18.2 0.2
1997 685 33.0 20.8 0.9
1998 811 41.5 19.5 0.2
1999 604 34.0 17.8 0.5
2000 682 38.2 17.9 1.6
2001 734 40.7 18.0 1.9
2002 822 44.5 18.5 1.3
2003 822 44.5 18.5 1.3
2004 790 39.0 20.3 2.7
2005 542 29.0 18.7 2.6
2006 569 29.5 19.3 1.6
2007 566 n/a n/a 3.3
2008 555 31.5 17.6 6.1
2009 650 32.0 20.3 5.9
2010 627 32.5 19.2 4.9
2011 620 28.6 21.6 9.5
2012 615 28.0 21.9 9.8
2013 580 29.5 19.6 10.3
2014 540 27.0 20.0 7.4
2015 517 26.0 19.8 9.3
2016 754 34.0 22.1 7.4
2017 765 41.5 18.4 7.3
2018 796 38.5 20.6 8.2
2019 824 41.0 20.0 9.8
2020 659 35.0 18.8 11.1
2021 558 33.0 16.9 10
2022 550 29.0 18.9 12
2023 524 33.3 15.6 13.9

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 Lantern Road Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 492 27.0 18.2 0.2
1996 492 27.0 18.2 0.2
1997 685 33.0 20.8 0.9
1998 811 41.5 19.5 0.2
1999 604 34.0 17.8 0.5
2000 682 38.2 17.9 1.6
2001 734 40.7 18.0 1.9
2002 822 44.5 18.5 1.3
2003 822 44.5 18.5 1.3
2004 790 39.0 20.3 2.7
2005 542 29.0 18.7 2.6
2006 569 29.5 19.3 1.6
2007 566 n/a n/a 3.3
2008 555 31.5 17.6 6.1
2009 650 32.0 20.3 5.9
2010 627 32.5 19.2 4.9
2011 620 28.6 21.6 9.5
2012 615 28.0 21.9 9.8
2013 580 29.5 19.6 10.3
2014 540 27.0 20.0 7.4
2015 517 26.0 19.8 9.3
2016 754 34.0 22.1 7.4
2017 765 41.5 18.4 7.3
2018 796 38.5 20.6 8.2
2019 824 41.0 20.0 9.8
2020 659 35.0 18.8 11.1
2021 558 33.0 16.9 10
2022 550 29.0 18.9 12
2023 524 33.3 15.6 13.9

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 Lantern Road Elementary School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $183 (2.2%) $7,969 (97.8%) $8,152
2020 $176 (2.1%) $8,385 (97.9%) $8,561
2021 $248 (2.4%) $9,894 (97.6%) $10,142
2022 $278 (2.8%) $9,659 (97.2%) $9,937

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lantern Road 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 78th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 71st of 1016 Elementary schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lantern Road Elementary School)65.956.3
 9.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton Southeastern Schools)62.357.7
 4.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Lantern Road Elementary School)75.474.8
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Hamilton Southeastern Schools)76.273.9
 2.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lantern Road Elementary School)69.366.7
 2.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton Southeastern Schools)61.661.4
 0.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Lantern Road Elementary School)79.774.3
 5.4%
   4th Grade Math (Hamilton Southeastern Schools)73.868.6
 5.2%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Lantern Road Elementary School)68.654.3
 14.3%
   4th Grade Science (Hamilton Southeastern Schools)62.556.6
 5.9%
   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 Students824524
 36.4%
African American5016
 68%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian7356
 23.3%
Hispanic3543
 22.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White616372
 39.6%
Two or More Races4736
 23.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.8%13.9%
 4.1%


Schools Near Lantern Road Elementary School









Frequently Asked Questions about Lantern Road Elementary School

Students who attend Lantern Road Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Riverside Intermediate School
Middle : Riverside Junior High
High : Hamilton Southeastern High School

Students at Lantern Road Elementary School are 71% White, 11% Asian, 8% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 524 students attended Lantern Road Elementary School.

Yes! Lantern Road Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 22nd of 1010 Indiana elementary schools.


Rate Lantern Road Elementary School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Lantern Road Elementary School!




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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 38 milliseconds.