Ernie Pyle Elementary School (Closed 2010)

Ernie Pyle Elementary School serves 382 students in grades 5-6. 
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
382 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (IN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
98%
13%
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White
1%
65%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Ernie Pyle Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IN.
0.04
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Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ernie Pyle Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Ernie Pyle Elementary School?
382 students attend Ernie Pyle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Ernie Pyle Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ernie Pyle Elementary School?
Ernie Pyle Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ernie Pyle Elementary School offer ?
Ernie Pyle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Ernie Pyle Elementary School part of?
Ernie Pyle Elementary School is part of Gary Community School Corporation School District.

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