Saint John The Baptist School
Whiting, IN
PrivateElementary · Grades Pre-K–8
Test scores
Indiana Department of Education · ILEARN
English language arts
173 students tested48.6% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.
- Above proficiency12
- At proficiency72
- Approaching proficiency78
- Below proficiency11
Math
173 students tested50.3% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.
- Above proficiency11
- At proficiency76
- Approaching proficiency62
- Below proficiency24
Science
64 students tested42.2% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.
- Above proficiency14
- At proficiency13
- Approaching proficiency26
- Below proficiency11
| Measure | 2023–24 | 2024–25 | 2025–26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students tested | 63 | 55 | 64 |
| Proficient | 50.8% | 47.3% | 42.2% |
Social studies (grade 5)
23 students tested39.1% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.
- Above proficiency2
- At proficiency7
- Approaching proficiency8
- Below proficiency6
ELA, math, and social studies cannot be compared with years before 2025–26.
Attendance
Indiana Department of Education
5.3% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total student count | 266 | 275 | 285 |
| Chronically absent | 15.0% · 40 | 10.5% · 29 | 5.3% · 15 |
Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.
School Profile
Location
Suburb, Large
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Roman Catholic
Student Body
Coed
Enrollment
251 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Principal
Michelle Ondas
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino70.9%
White27.5%
Black or African American0.8%
Asian0.8%
Two or More Races0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
Tuition & Scholarships
Indiana scholarships accepted
Choice Scholarship
Reported to the Indiana Department of Education. Acceptance does not determine a student’s eligibility or award amount.
Private school survey
PSS ID 00423219
- Community
- Suburb, Large
- Religious orientation
- Roman Catholic
- School type
- Catholic, parochial
- Student body
- Coed
- Enrollment
- 251 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.9:1
- Daily instruction
- 8.0 hours
Student demographics
Hispanic/Latino70.9%
White27.5%
Black or African American0.8%
Asian0.8%
Two or More Races0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
Sources
- NCES Private School Survey · National Center for Education Statistics · 2021–22
- Indiana School Directory · Indiana Department of Education · 2026-06-08
- Indiana ILEARN · Indiana Department of Education · 2023–24, 2024–25, 2025–26
- Indiana Chronic Absenteeism · Indiana Department of Education · 2024–25