Jonas E Salk Elementary School
Tel:
(219) 650-5304
Jonas E Salk Elementary School serves 636 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Jonas E Salk Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Jonas E Salk Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Jonas E Salk Elementary School's student population of 636 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2013) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 636 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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School Comparison
Jonas E Salk Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,762 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Jonas E Salk Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #587 out of 1762 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 54% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 12% |
| Black | 51% | 13% |
| White | 20% | 68% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.51 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 53% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Merrillville Community School Corp School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Jonas E Salk Elementary School is Merrillville High School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Pierce Middle School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Homer Iddings Elementary School (1.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Merrillville Homer Iddings Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 595 students
1.5 miles
7249 Vanburen St
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 650-5302 1.5 K-4 595 - Merrillville Edgar L Miller Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 361 students
2.2 miles
5901 Waite St
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 650-5303 2.2 K-4 361 - Merrillville Pierce Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 1,024 student
2.2 miles
199 E 70th Pl
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 650-5308 2.2 7-8 1,024 - Merrillville Merrillville High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,182 students
2.3 miles
276 E 68th Pl
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 650-5307 2.3 9-12 2,182 - Merrillville Merrillville Intermediate School Grades: 5-7 | 932 students
2.3 miles
1400 W 61st Ave
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 650-5306 2.3 5-7 932
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