Serving 487 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ernest R Elliott 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 61% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 487 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ernest R Elliott 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
Ernest R Elliott Elementary School's student population of 487 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
487 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Ernest R Elliott 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 Ernest R Elliott Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#91 out of 1743 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
31%
15%
Black
4%
13%
White
56%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ernest R Elliott Elementary School's ranking?
Ernest R Elliott Elementary School is ranked #91 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Ernest R Elliott Elementary School often compared to?
Ernest R Elliott Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frank H Hammond Elementary School, James B Eads 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 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Ernest R Elliott Elementary School?
487 students attend Ernest R Elliott Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Ernest R Elliott Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ernest R Elliott Elementary School?
Ernest R Elliott Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ernest R Elliott Elementary School offer ?
Ernest R Elliott Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ernest R Elliott Elementary School part of?
Ernest R Elliott Elementary School is part of School Town Of Munster School District.
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