Serving 535 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Homer Iddings 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 89% 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: 535 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Homer Iddings Elementary School serves the southwest part of Merrillville, IN, covering an area of approximately 8.2 square miles. Families within the attendance zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 3.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Homer Iddings Elementary School's student population of 535 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
535 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Homer Iddings 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 Homer Iddings Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#1258 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
18%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
64%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
11%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.6%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Homer Iddings Elementary School's ranking?
Homer Iddings Elementary School is ranked #1258 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Homer Iddings Elementary School often compared to?
Homer Iddings Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jonas E Salk Elementary School, Henry P Fieler Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Homer Iddings Elementary School?
535 students attend Homer Iddings Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Homer Iddings Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Homer Iddings Elementary School?
Homer Iddings Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Homer Iddings Elementary School offer ?
Homer Iddings Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Homer Iddings Elementary School part of?
Homer Iddings Elementary School is part of Merrillville Community School Corp School District.
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