54 public schools serving approximately 26,384 students, in a county of 174,818 residents.
Left bar is the racial makeup of Porter County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
How many K-12 schools serve Porter County?
There are 54 public K-12 schools in Porter County, Indiana, with a combined enrollment of about 26,384.
How many high schools are in Porter County?
Porter County, Indiana has 11 public high schools, along with 10 middle schools and 31 elementary schools.
What is the largest school district in Porter County?
Portage Township Schools is the largest school district in Porter County, serving approximately 6,742 students. The county contains 11 school districts overall.
How many people live in Porter County?
Porter County has roughly 174,818 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Porter County?
Median household income in Porter County is $87,972, above the Indiana average of $70,257. About 7.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Porter County?
Approximately 31.1% of adults 25 and older in Porter County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Porter County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 38.7% of students in Porter County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Indiana county average of 50.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Porter County schools?
Across Porter County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 17.5 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Porter County?
Porter County residents are approximately 84% White, 12% Hispanic, 5% Black, 2% Asian, 8% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Porter County is owner-occupied?
Porter County has about 72,662 housing units, of which roughly 77.7% are owner-occupied.
