Frankton-Lapel Community Schools

7916 W 300 N
Anderson, IN 46011
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,032 students in Frankton-Lapel Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Frankton-Lapel Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
3,032 Students
1,037,328 Students
# Teachers
176 Teachers
67,783 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Frankton-Lapel Community Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#153 out of 395 school districts
(Top 50%)
44%
39%
38%
41%
35%
34%
(21-22)
93%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.17
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
3%
15%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
91%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,640 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,125. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,596 is less than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,640
$13,125
Spending / Student
$9,596
$12,758

Best Frankton-Lapel Community Schools Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lapel Sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1850 S 900 W
Lapel, IN 46051
(765) 534-3137
Gr: 9-12 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Lapel Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2865 S Sr 13
Lapel, IN 46051
(765) 534-3101
Gr: PK-5 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Frankton Jr-sr High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
610 Clyde St
Frankton, IN 46044
(765) 754-7879
Gr: 7-12 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Frankton Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1303 Sr 128 W
Frankton, IN 46044
(765) 754-7545
Gr: PK-6 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Lapel Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2883 S Sr 13
Lapel, IN 46051
(765) 534-3136
Gr: 6-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Frankton-Lapel Community Schools?
Frankton-Lapel Community Schools manages 5 public schools serving 3,032 students.
What is the rank of Frankton-Lapel Community Schools?
Frankton-Lapel Community Schools is ranked #160 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Frankton-Lapel Community Schools?
91% of Frankton-Lapel Community Schools students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Frankton-Lapel Community Schools?
Frankton-Lapel Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Frankton-Lapel Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,596 is less than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,032 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 93% (Btm 50% in IN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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