Total enrollment
3,471
-73 (-2%) vs SY 2020-21
Steuben County
Indiana · Public K-12
Parents in Steuben County researching K-12 options have 9 public schools to consider, with combined enrollment near 3,471 (5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high).
4-year change in Steuben County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
9
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Steuben County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Indiana | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 41.6% | #27 of 80 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,471 | #63 of 91 | #1,689 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 9 | #61 of 91 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.3:1 | #16 of 91 | #1,054 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 49.8% | #42 of 91 | #1,634 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 26.8% | #42 of 91 | #1,905 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Steuben County school rankings
Residents
34,726
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
9
2 districts
Enrollment
3,471
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$74,911
Above Indiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
49.8%
Above Indiana avg
Elementary
5
1,626 students
Middle
2
829 students
High
2
1,016 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
MSD Steuben County
2,492 students · 2 districts in Steuben County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Steuben 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".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
25.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.2%
civilian labor
Median age
44
19.7% under 18
Test scores in Steuben County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Indiana state average: 39.2%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Fremont Elementary School· 46.4%
- Angola Middle School· 43.8%
- Ryan Park Elementary School· 42.3%
- Fremont Middle School· 40.4%
- Hendry Park Elementary School· 36.6%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Carlin Park Elementary School· 22.1%
- Pleasant Lake Montessori School· 26.8%
- Hendry Park Elementary School· 36.6%
- Fremont Middle School· 40.4%
- Ryan Park Elementary School· 42.3%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angola High School | Angola | High | 09-12 | 714 | · |
| Angola Middle School | Angola | Middle | 06-08 | 543 | · |
| Fremont Elementary School | Fremont | Elementary | KG-04 | 391 | · |
| Hendry Park Elementary School | Angola | Elementary | KG-05 | 384 | · |
| Ryan Park Elementary School | Angola | Elementary | KG-05 | 384 | · |
| Carlin Park Elementary School | Angola | Elementary | PK-05 | 368 | · |
| Fremont High School | Fremont | High | 09-12 | 302 | · |
| Fremont Middle School | Fremont | Middle | 05-08 | 286 | · |
| Pleasant Lake Montessori School | Pleasant Lake | Elementary | KG-06 | 99 | · |
Cities in Steuben County
About Steuben County
In Indiana, Steuben County is a thinly populated county of about 34,726 residents. 9 public schools across the county instructs about 3,471 students between them.
Zooming out, census numbers show median household income runs near $74,911, roughly 26% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 7% meaningfully above the Indiana median.
In terms of grade levels, Steuben County is made up of 5 elementary schools (1,626 students), 2 middle schools (829), and 2 high schools (1,016).
The largest single district in Steuben County is MSD Steuben County, which alone enrolls about 2,492 students.
Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,471 students, held roughly steady from the 3,544 reported in SY 2020-21.
On this page, the community for Steuben County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data