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Lantern Road Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-4

36^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,005 Indiana Elementary Schools

Better than 96% of Indiana elementary schools

Summary

Lantern Road Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Fishers, Indiana, serving 512 students in grades PK-4 and part of the Hamilton Southeastern Schools district, which is ranked 11th out of 380 districts in the state.

Lantern Road Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic achievement, with 68.29% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 80.88% in math, and 69.61% in science, significantly higher than the state averages. The school also maintains relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and serves a more affluent student population, with only 12-16% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Factors contributing to the school's success may include its higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio compared to the district average.

While Lantern Road Elementary outperforms nearby schools in the Hamilton Southeastern Schools district, such as Sand Creek Elementary and Harrison Parkway Elementary, the nearby Carmel Clay Schools district, such as Prairie Trace Elementary, demonstrate even higher academic performance. In contrast, schools in the MSD Lawrence Township district, such as Amy Beverland Elementary and Crestview Elementary, have significantly higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may contribute to the academic performance gap.

470

Students ?

13.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,235

Per pupil spending ?

17.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

10595 Lantern Rd
Fishers, IN 46037

(317) 594-4140

District: Hamilton Southeastern Schools

Students who attend Lantern Road Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Riverside Intermediate School
	Riverside Junior High
High:	Hamilton Southeastern High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.7%

Asian:

11.9%

Hispanic:

9.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 92nd percentile in 2015 → 96th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 4% of Indiana elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Hamilton Southeastern Schools

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school74%

District avg64%

36^th of 1,005

Indiana public elementary schools ?

Top 4%▲ up 4 pts since 2015

From top 8% (2015) to top 4% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 13Elementary Schools in the Hamilton Southeastern Schools

11^th of 380Hamilton Southeastern Schools among Indiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2025	94.4	36 of 1005	96.4%	★★★★★
2024	95.6	22 of 1011	97.8%	★★★★★
2023	88.8	71 of 1016	93.0%	★★★★★
2022	87.2	102 of 1020	90.0%	★★★★★
2021	90.7	68 of 1016	93.3%	★★★★★
2019	88.7	78 of 1031	92.4%	★★★★★
2018	92.4	24 of 1027	97.7%	★★★★★
2017	90.7	33 of 1033	96.8%	★★★★★
2016	87.3	63 of 1046	94.0%	★★★★★
2015	86.0	83 of 1040	92.0%	★★★★★
2014	82.1	102 of 1036	90.2%	★★★★★
2013	83.4	87 of 1035	91.6%	★★★★★
2012	83.7	87 of 1015	91.4%	★★★★★
2011	83.9	81 of 1025	92.1%	★★★★★
2010	91.2	19 of 1009	98.1%	★★★★★
2009	89.6	41 of 1003	95.9%	★★★★★
2008	91.0	30 of 996	97.0%	★★★★★
2007	94.4	10 of 985	99.0%	★★★★★
2006	91.2	31 of 961	96.8%	★★★★★
2005	93.3	11 of 959	98.9%	★★★★★

By subject vs Indiana (2024-2025) ?

Math81%

Science70%

English Language Arts68%

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by a parent
Friday, September 6, 2013

My children have just started at Lantern Road and have been welcomed with open arms by the teachers, staff and administration. My older child is in the REACH program and is finally not bored in school! Both of my children are thriving academically and socially at this school. I appreciate the principal, Mrs. Thompson, for her enthusiasm and high expectations. She knows all the kids in the school and is very involved. The community has created a friendly, safe haven for our children. I would recommend Lantern Road to any family! Close Quote

Schools Near Lantern Road Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2025)					ILEARN Math (2025)					ILEARN Science (2025)			ILEARN Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Science 4th Grade	ILEARN Science 6th Grade	ILEARN Science All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lantern Road Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	10595 Lantern Rd	Fishers	46037	Hamilton County	Hamilton Southeastern Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 594-4140	470	34	13.7	17.7%	309 (65.7%)	21 (4.5%)	43 (9.1%)	56 (11.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (8.7%)	94.4	36^th of 1005 public elementary schools	96.4%		95.6	22^nd of 1011 public elementary schools	97.8%	14	60.8	75.7			68.3	80.4	81.4			80.9	69.6		69.6		$12,235	$369	$11,866
Fishers Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	11442 Lantern Rd	Fishers	46038	Hamilton County	Hamilton Southeastern Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 594-4160	437	28	15.4	28.6%	253 (57.9%)	61 (14.0%)	60 (13.7%)	30 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.6%)	78.2	203^rd of 1005 public elementary schools	79.8%		73.3	258^th of 1011 public elementary schools	74.5%	55	50.6	62.0			56.6	62.9	57.0			59.8	55.0		55.0		$12,151	$370	$11,781
Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary School	Public	1-6	8502 E 82nd St	Indianapolis	46256	Marion County	MSD Lawrence Township	No	No	No	No	(317) 964-4600	778	43	17.9	52.2%	181 (23.3%)	302 (38.8%)	218 (28.0%)	11 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (8.5%)	41.7	602^nd of 1005 public elementary schools	40.1%		47.1	558^th of 1011 public elementary schools	44.8%	44	35.7	33.8	32.8	36.5	34.6	42.1	41.4	45.5	37.5	41.9	33.8	25.0	30.1	21.6	$11,423	$931	$10,492
New Britton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	8660 E 131st St	Fishers	46038	Hamilton County	Hamilton Southeastern Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 594-4130	572	37	15.3	32.7%	370 (64.7%)	27 (4.7%)	82 (14.3%)	42 (7.3%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	46 (8.0%)	88.1	103^rd of 1005 public elementary schools	89.8%		88.6	86^th of 1011 public elementary schools	91.5%	17	68.0	61.0			64.5	77.3	62.6			70.1	60.2		60.2		$12,517	$359	$12,158
Hoosier Road Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	11300 E 121st St	Fishers	46037	Hamilton County	Hamilton Southeastern Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 915-4240	463	31	15.0	21.0%	305 (65.9%)	41 (8.9%)	25 (5.4%)	59 (12.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.9%)	84.1	144^th of 1005 public elementary schools	85.7%		86.4	110^th of 1011 public elementary schools	89.1%	34	46.2	71.3			58.9	59.3	75.5			67.6	67.0		67.0		$12,508	$370	$12,139
Cumberland Road Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	13535 Cumberland Rd	Fishers	46038	Hamilton County	Hamilton Southeastern Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 594-4170	521	34	15.1	36.7%	296 (56.8%)	81 (15.5%)	59 (11.3%)	41 (7.9%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (7.9%)	84.6	141^st of 1005 public elementary schools	86.0%		81.4	168^th of 1011 public elementary schools	83.4%	27	61.5	60.6			61.0	69.8	62.5			66.0	56.7		56.7		$12,208	$807	$11,401
Amy Beverland Elementary	Public	1-6	11650 Fox Rd	Indianapolis	46236	Marion County	MSD Lawrence Township	No	No	No	No	(317) 964-4000	800	38	21.3	36.0%	290 (36.3%)	346 (43.3%)	76 (9.5%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	82 (10.3%)	69	300^th of 1005 public elementary schools	70.1%		62.7	380^th of 1011 public elementary schools	62.4%	80	48.2	55.9	48.9	42.0	49.1	67.4	57.2	48.1	42.9	54.5	49.0	32.1	41.6	41.2	$11,313	$1,431	$9,882
Sand Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	11420 E 131st St	Fishers	46038	Hamilton County	Hamilton Southeastern Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 915-4270	520	33	15.7	27.9%	314 (60.4%)	60 (11.5%)	51 (9.8%)	61 (11.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	31 (6.0%)	73.9	246^th of 1005 public elementary schools	75.5%		80.9	175^th of 1011 public elementary schools	82.7%	71	60.6	48.0			54.4	71.2	52.0			61.7	46.1		46.1		$12,419	$367	$12,052
Harrison Parkway Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	14135 Harrison Pky	Fishers	46038	Hamilton County	Hamilton Southeastern Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 915-4210	568	39	14.6	39.8%	305 (53.7%)	80 (14.1%)	124 (21.8%)	22 (3.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.3%)	88.9	92^nd of 1005 public elementary schools	90.8%		78.2	201^st of 1011 public elementary schools	80.1%	109	65.6	59.0			62.3	73.0	76.2			74.6	58.2		58.2		$12,024	$901	$11,123
Prairie Trace Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	14200 N River Rd	Carmel	46033	Hamilton County	Carmel Clay Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 571-7925	715	48	14.9	11.0%	434 (60.7%)	33 (4.6%)	45 (6.3%)	174 (24.3%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.6%)	97.7	9^th of 1005 public elementary schools	99.1%		97.9	7^th of 1011 public elementary schools	99.3%	2	75.2	79.1	79.5		77.8	82.5	86.1	74.0		80.7	78.3		78.3	83.5	$10,992	$162	$10,830

Frequently Asked Questions about Lantern Road Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Lantern Road Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Lantern Road Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Riverside Intermediate School
Middle : Riverside Junior High
High : Hamilton Southeastern High School

Is Lantern Road Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Lantern Road Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 36^th of 1005 Indiana elementary schools.

How many students attend Lantern Road Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 470 students attended Lantern Road Elementary School.

What district is Lantern Road Elementary School in?

Hamilton Southeastern Schools

What is the racial makeup of Lantern Road Elementary School?

Students at Lantern Road Elementary School are 66% White, 12% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 4% African American.

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