Serving 508 students in grades Kindergarten-5, James B Eads Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 508 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James B Eads Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
James B Eads Elementary School's student population of 508 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
508 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James B Eads Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James B Eads Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#115 out of 1755 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
32%
14%
Black
10%
13%
White
45%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James B Eads Elementary School's ranking?
James B Eads Elementary School is ranked #115 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are James B Eads Elementary School often compared to?
James B Eads Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ernest R Elliott Elementary School, Frank H Hammond Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend James B Eads Elementary School?
508 students attend James B Eads Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of James B Eads Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James B Eads Elementary School?
James B Eads Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does James B Eads Elementary School offer ?
James B Eads Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is James B Eads Elementary School part of?
James B Eads Elementary School is part of School Town Of Munster School District.
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