The top reported proficiency rate is 59% in Math. The lowest is 37% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Hailmann Elementary School
Hailmann Elementary School is a regular public school in LaPorte, Indiana, serving prekindergarten through fourth grade as part of the LaPorte Community School Corporation. It is one of several elementary schools spread across a city that functions as the county seat of LaPorte County, a place known as the “Maple City” for its historic tree-lined avenues and set of three scenic lakes. The school sits on its own campus within a mix of residential neighborhoods and a walkable historic downtown centered on the courthouse square.
The student body is predominantly white, with a notable Hispanic share making up about a quarter of enrollment. A small number of Black students and students identifying as two or more races are also represented. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, a marker of economic need that families should be aware of when considering the school’s support resources.
Because Hailmann serves only early elementary grades, the only state testing data available comes from grades three and four, where Indiana administers the ILEARN assessment. In math, the school’s proficiency rate sits above the midpoint compared to districts in LaPorte County, reflecting a relative strength in that subject. In English language arts, the share of students meeting proficiency standards is lower, a soft spot that parents may want to explore further with the school to understand the specific instructional supports in place. Science, tested only in fourth grade, lands between the two, with a proficiency level that sits around the middle of the range. Social studies results from several years ago are not directly comparable due to assessment changes, and the school no longer serves fifth grade, which is the typical testing grade for that subject.
The overall proficiency picture, combining all tested subjects and grades, places Hailmann above the midpoint among the county’s districts, meaning its academic outcomes are in the stronger half when set against the seven districts in LaPorte County. This is a solid starting point for a school that covers only the early years of a child’s education. No data on chronic absenteeism or graduation rate is available, the latter because the school does not serve high school grades, and the former simply was not reported.
The community context matters for families weighing this school. LaPorte has a walkable historic downtown, lake access for recreation, and recent major development momentum tied to a large data center investment that is projected to bring new jobs. The city’s population has seen a slight recent decline, but the area remains one of the more affordable places in the state, with housing costs below the national average. The district itself has not reported any recent major changes of lasting impact to families.
For a parent deciding whether Hailmann fits their child, the key factors are early elementary only, a mixed academic profile with math as the stronger subject, a high-need student population in terms of economic disadvantage, and a stable community that is undergoing some growth-oriented change. The school is not a charter or magnet, and its Title I status was not reported. Families with children in prekindergarten through fourth grade who value a neighborhood elementary school with county-competitive math performance and an awareness that ELA results need attention will find Hailmann a reasonable option worth visiting and asking further questions about.
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