Serving 554 students in grades Kindergarten-5, James B Eads 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 75% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 554 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: James B Eads Elementary School serves the west part of Munster, IN, covering an area of approximately 3 square miles. Most students live within a short 5-10 minute drive to the school, typically around 1 mile from the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 3.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James B Eads Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
James B Eads Elementary School's student population of 554 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
554 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
James B Eads Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James B Eads Elementary School is 0.71, which is more 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
#117 out of 1743 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
35%
15%
Black
15%
14%
White
38%
62%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.4%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James B Eads Elementary School's ranking?
James B Eads Elementary School is ranked #117 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are James B Eads Elementary School often compared to?
James B Eads Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ernest R Elliott Elementary School, Frank H Hammond Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend James B Eads Elementary School?
554 students attend James B Eads Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of James B Eads Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James B Eads Elementary School?
James B Eads Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does James B Eads Elementary School offer ?
James B Eads Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is James B Eads Elementary School part of?
James B Eads Elementary School is part of School Town Of Munster School District.
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