Elm Road Elementary School

59400 Elm Rd
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 535 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elm Road Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 535 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 30% in IN
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Elm Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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School Overview

Elm Road Elementary School's student population of 535 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
535 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Elm Road Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elm Road Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IN)
#422 out of 1755 schools
(Top 30%)
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52%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Elm Road Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
49%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Elm Road Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
11%
14%
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Black
7%
13%
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White
71%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.47
This chart display the diversity score of Elm Road Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Elm Road Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elm Road Elementary School's ranking?
Elm Road Elementary School is ranked #422 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Elm Road Elementary School often compared to?
Elm Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elsie Rogers Elementary School, Marquette Montessori Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Elm Road Elementary School?
535 students attend Elm Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Elm Road Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elm Road Elementary School?
Elm Road Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Elm Road Elementary School offer ?
Elm Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Elm Road Elementary School part of?
Elm Road Elementary School is part of Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 535 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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