CHARACTERISTICS of the COMMUNITY Government: Winfield is a town in Winfield Township, Lake County, Indiana, United States. The population was 4,383 at the 2010 census. The town was incorporated 1993, making it one of the newest towns in the county. Prior to that time it had been part of Winfield Township as an unincorporated town. Winfield is named for General Winfield Scott. Geography: According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 12.3 square miles. Demographics: As of the census of 2010, there were 4,383 people, 692 households, and 581families residing in the town. The population density was 356.3 people per square mile. Ethnicity: The racial makeup of the town includes: 85% White, 4% African American, 1% Native American, 1% Asian, 9% Hispanic or Latino. Income: The median income for a household in the town was $65,641, and the median income for a family was $70,489. The per capita income for the town was $24,765. About o.9% of families and 2.8% of the population was below the poverty line, including 2.4% of those under the age of 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over. PERCEPTION SURVEY DATA - PARENTS The Crown Point Community School Corporation incorporated the Survey Tool from AdvancED to gather perceptions from parents, teachers, staff, and the community to assess: Purpose and Direction, Governance and Leadership, Teaching and Assessing for Learning, Resources and Support Systems, Using Results for Continuous Improvement 5 Strongly Agree , 4 Agree, 3 Score of 3 or above indicates positive opinions. – – –
CHARACTERISTICS of the COMMUNITY Government: Winfield is a town in Winfield Township, Lake County, Indiana, United States. The population was 4,383 at the 2010 census. The town was incorporated 1993, making it one of the newest towns in the county. Prior to that time it had been part of Winfield Township as an unincorporated town. Winfield is named for General Winfield Scott. Geography: According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 12.3 square miles. Demographics: As of the census of 2010, there were 4,383 people, 692 households, and 581families residing in the town. The population density was 356.3 people per square mile. Ethnicity: The racial makeup of the town includes: 85% White, 4% African American, 1% Native American, 1% Asian, 9% Hispanic or Latino. Income: The median income for a household in the town was $65,641, and the median income for a family was $70,489. The per capita income for the town was $24,765. About o.9% of families and 2.8% of the population was below the poverty line, including 2.4% of those under the age of 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over. PERCEPTION SURVEY DATA - PARENTS The Crown Point Community School Corporation incorporated the Survey Tool from AdvancED to gather perceptions from parents, teachers, staff, and the community to assess: Purpose and Direction, Governance and Leadership, Teaching and Assessing for Learning, Resources and Support Systems, Using Results for Continuous Improvement 5 – Strongly Agree , 4 – Agree, 3 – Score of 3 or above indicates positive opinions.
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