Ernest R Elliott Elementary School

8718 White Oak Ave
Munster, IN 46321
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 457 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ernest R Elliott 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 76% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 457 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 10% in IN
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ernest R Elliott Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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School Overview

Ernest R Elliott Elementary School's student population of 457 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
457 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Ernest R Elliott 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 Ernest R Elliott Elementary School is 0.58, 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.
This School
State Level (IN)
#158 out of 1755 schools
(Top 10%)
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76%
36%
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56%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
31%
14%
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Black
6%
13%
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White
57%
65%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
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Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ernest R Elliott Elementary School's ranking?
Ernest R Elliott Elementary School is ranked #158 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Ernest R Elliott Elementary School often compared to?
Ernest R Elliott Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frank H Hammond Elementary School, James B Eads Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Ernest R Elliott Elementary School?
457 students attend Ernest R Elliott Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Ernest R Elliott Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ernest R Elliott Elementary School?
Ernest R Elliott Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ernest R Elliott Elementary School offer ?
Ernest R Elliott Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ernest R Elliott Elementary School part of?
Ernest R Elliott Elementary School is part of School Town Of Munster School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 457 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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