About the School
- Hawpatch School in Lagrange, IN, serves 28 co–educational students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
- The school follows a regular elementary and secondary curriculum with an Amish orientation and other religious affiliation.
- Hawpatch School is affiliated with the Association Montessori International (AMI), supporting Montessori–based educational approaches.
- With 3 teachers, the student–teacher ratio of 9:1, providing a small class size environment.
- Nearby schools in Lagrange offering similar grade spans have student enrollments ranging from 22 to 42 and student–teacher ratios between 9:1 and 14:1.
Student Body
Total Students
28 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Hawpatch School?
The application deadline for Hawpatch School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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