Serving 466 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Henry P Fieler Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 466 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Henry P Fieler Elementary School serves the northwest part of Merrillville, IN, encompassing an area of approximately 4.5 square miles. Families in the attendance zone are typically within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 1.2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 2.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Henry P Fieler Elementary School's student population of 466 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
466 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Henry P Fieler Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henry P Fieler Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1506 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
66%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.9%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. 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
What is Henry P Fieler Elementary School's ranking?
Henry P Fieler Elementary School is ranked #1506 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Henry P Fieler Elementary School often compared to?
Henry P Fieler Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Homer Iddings Elementary School, Edgar L Miller Elementary School, John Wood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Henry P Fieler Elementary School?
466 students attend Henry P Fieler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Henry P Fieler Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Henry P Fieler Elementary School?
Henry P Fieler Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Henry P Fieler Elementary School offer ?
Henry P Fieler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Henry P Fieler Elementary School part of?
Henry P Fieler Elementary School is part of Merrillville Community School Corp School District.
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