Serving 227 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, John Wood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% 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: 227 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John Wood Elementary School serves the eastern part of Merrillville, IN, covering an area of approximately 26.5 square miles. Families typically face a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 3.1 miles and the furthest edge located 4.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Wood Elementary School's student population of 227 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
227 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Together we grow!
School Rankings
John Wood Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Wood Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#813 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
45%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
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)31.3%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 John Wood Elementary School's ranking?
John Wood Elementary School is ranked #813 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are John Wood Elementary School often compared to?
John Wood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henry P Fieler Elementary School, Jonas E Salk Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend John Wood Elementary School?
227 students attend John Wood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of John Wood Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Wood Elementary School?
John Wood Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does John Wood Elementary School offer ?
John Wood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John Wood Elementary School part of?
John Wood Elementary School is part of Merrillville Community School Corp School District.
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