Serving 476 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mary Daly 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 9% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 476 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mary Daly Elementary School serves the southwest part of Elkhart, IN, covering an attendance zone of approximately 1.6 square miles. Families in this area can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mary Daly Elementary School's student population of 476 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
476 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mary Daly 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 Mary Daly Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#1697 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
46%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
24%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
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)35.5%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Mary Daly Elementary School's ranking?
Mary Daly Elementary School is ranked #1697 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Mary Daly Elementary School often compared to?
Mary Daly Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodland Elementary School, Concord West Side Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Mary Daly Elementary School?
476 students attend Mary Daly Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Mary Daly Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mary Daly Elementary School?
Mary Daly Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mary Daly Elementary School offer ?
Mary Daly Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary Daly Elementary School part of?
Mary Daly Elementary School is part of Elkhart Community Schools.
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