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 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
382 students
Showing 2001–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2000–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
Showing 2000–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Black
98%
14%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
62%
Showing 1991–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1991–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
42%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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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