At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 443
1,032
Total Enrollment
State avg: 50%
22%-27.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
17.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
5–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Hal E Clark Middle School is a public elementary serving grades 5–8 in Saint John, Indiana. The school enrolls 1,032 students. It is part of the Lake Central School Corporation district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Indiana state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
22% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 50% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span5–8
DistrictLake Central School Corporation
County18089
CitySaint John
ZIP46373
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID180545002420
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment1,032
White67.0%
Hispanic / Latino19.7%
Black / African American7.7%
Asian1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
67.0%
Hispanic
19.7%
Black
7.7%
Asian
1.0%
Two+
4.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.