Heavilin Elementary School

Summary:

Heavilin Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Valparaiso, Indiana, serving 505 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Valparaiso Community Schools district, which is ranked 14th out of 381 districts in Indiana and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Heavilin Elementary consistently outperforms the Valparaiso Community Schools district and the state of Indiana in ILEARN test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 71.48% of Heavilin students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 61.38% for the district and 38.6-41.8% for the state. In math, 78.13% of Heavilin students were proficient or better, compared to 61.4% for the district and 40.8-52.4% for the state. The school also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 1.6% to 7.7%, compared to the district average of around 10-13% for other schools.

While Heavilin Elementary outperforms the district and state averages, some nearby schools within the Valparaiso Community Schools district, such as Memorial Elementary and Central Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance and are ranked highly at the state level. However, Heavilin Elementary has a more homogeneous student population, with a higher percentage of white students (78-80%) and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (11.87-13.47%) compared to the district and other nearby schools.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2450 Heavilin Road
       Valparaiso, IN  46383


(219) 476-8820

District: Valparaiso Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
29th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,552 Help


Students who attend Heavilin Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Valparaiso High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  505

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.0%
Hispanic:
12.9%
Two or more races:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Heavilin Elementary School ranks better than 97.1% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 2nd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Valparaiso Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.9. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Heavilin Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Valparaiso Community Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (78%), Hispanic (12.9%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Valparaiso Community Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Heavilin Elementary School is 16.7. 4 elementary schools in the Valparaiso Community Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Heavilin Elementary School employs 30.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Heavilin Elementary School is $8,552. 5 elementary schools in the Valparaiso Community Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Valparaiso Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Valparaiso Community Schools 14th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Heavilin Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 92.91 39th 1031 96.2%
2021 93.71 36th 1016 96.5%
2022 92.18 47th 1020 95.4%
2023 89.89 69th 1016 93.2%
2024 94.90 29th 1010 97.1%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Heavilin Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 436 6 8 44 0 0 12 0 506
2019 446 4 11 48 0 2 15 0 526
2020 430 9 12 55 0 2 22 0 530
2021 397 11 8 59 1 0 21 0 497
2022 414 9 10 68 1 0 20 0 522
2023 394 12 13 65 2 0 19 0 505

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 Heavilin Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 506 26.0 19.4 12.1
2019 526 27.0 19.4 13.7
2020 530 25.0 21.2 13
2021 497 28.0 17.7 11.9
2022 522 32.8 15.8 13.2
2023 505 30.2 16.7 13.5

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 Heavilin Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 506 26.0 19.4 12.1
2019 526 27.0 19.4 13.7
2020 530 25.0 21.2 13
2021 497 28.0 17.7 11.9
2022 522 32.8 15.8 13.2
2023 505 30.2 16.7 13.5

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 Heavilin Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $23 (0.3%) $7,099 (99.7%) $7,122
2020 $30 (0.5%) $6,596 (99.5%) $6,626
2021 $58 (0.8%) $7,524 (99.2%) $7,582
2022 $524 (6.1%) $8,028 (93.9%) $8,552

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Heavilin Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 39th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 69th of 1016 Elementary schools
 3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Heavilin Elementary School)7876.7
 1.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Valparaiso Community Schools)71.965.5
 6.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Heavilin Elementary School)96.390
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Valparaiso Community Schools)85.378
 7.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Heavilin Elementary School)81.569.2
 12.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Valparaiso Community Schools)72.967.1
 5.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Heavilin Elementary School)85.975.6
 10.3%
   4th Grade Math (Valparaiso Community Schools)7772.1
 4.9%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Heavilin Elementary School)78.365.4
 12.9%
   4th Grade Science (Valparaiso Community Schools)71.159.7
 11.4%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Heavilin Elementary School)7155.9
 15.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Valparaiso Community Schools)65.260.9
 4.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Heavilin Elementary School)7263.7
 8.3%
   5th Grade Math (Valparaiso Community Schools)6959.3
 9.7%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Heavilin Elementary School)5746.1
 10.9%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Valparaiso Community Schools)6352.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students526505
 4%
African American412
 200%
American Indian02
Asian1113
 18.2%
Hispanic4865
 35.4%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White446394
 11.7%
Two or More Races1519
 26.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.7%13.5%
 0.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Heavilin Elementary School

Students at Heavilin Elementary School are 78% White, 13% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 505 students attended Heavilin Elementary School.

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

High : Valparaiso High School

Yes! Heavilin Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 29th of 1010 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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