Saint Patrick School
Chesterton, IN
PrivateElementary · Grades Pre-K–8
Test scores
Indiana Department of Education · ILEARN
English language arts
137 students tested83.2% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.
- Above proficiency46
- At proficiency68
- Approaching proficiency21
- Below proficiency2
Math
137 students tested86.9% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.
- Above proficiency42
- At proficiency77
- Approaching proficiency16
- Below proficiency2
Science
49 students tested73.5% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.
- Above proficiency22
- At proficiency14
- Approaching proficiency11
- Below proficiency2
| Measure | 2023–24 | 2024–25 | 2025–26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students tested | 55 | 50 | 49 |
| Proficient | 80.0% | 76.0% | 73.5% |
Social studies (grade 5)
25 students tested80.0% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.
- Above proficiency11
- At proficiency9
- Approaching proficiency4
- Below proficiency1
Biology
18 students tested100.0% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.
- Above proficiency14
- At proficiency4
- Approaching proficiency0
- Below proficiency0
ELA, math, and social studies cannot be compared with years before 2025–26.
Attendance
Indiana Department of Education
6.5% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total student count | 303 | 284 | 276 |
| Chronically absent | 11.2% · 34 | 10.2% · 29 | 6.5% · 18 |
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
233 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Principal
Susan Hadenfelt
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino12.4%
White82.8%
Black or African American0.4%
Asian1.3%
Two or More Races3.0%
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 00423649
- Community
- Suburb, Large
- Religious orientation
- Roman Catholic
- School type
- Catholic, diocesan
- Student body
- Coed
- Enrollment
- 233 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13.9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.8:1
- Daily instruction
- 5.0 hours
Student demographics
Hispanic/Latino12.4%
White82.8%
Black or African American0.4%
Asian1.3%
Two or More Races3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
Sources
- NCES Private School Survey · National Center for Education Statistics · 2023–24
- 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