Culver Elementary School

386 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Culver Elementary School, located at 401 School Street in Culver, Indiana, serves as a cornerstone of the local community as part of the Culver Community Schools Corporation. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development for students in the elementary grades. By leveraging a small-town atmosphere, the school aims to provide personalized attention, encouraging students to reach their full potential through a balanced curriculum that meets state educational standards.

Beyond its academic focus, Culver Elementary is known for its strong emphasis on community involvement and school spirit. The school works closely with parents and local stakeholders to create a safe, engaging, and collaborative culture. With a commitment to preparing students for future success, the school integrates modern educational practices with the values of the Culver community, ensuring that each student feels connected, motivated, and prepared for their transition to the middle school level.

386

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Culver Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	324
Hispanic	35
Black	7
Two or More	20

White
324 (83.9%)
Hispanic
35 (9.1%)
Two or More
20 (5.2%)
Black
7 (1.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Culver Community Schools Corp
Phone:	(574)842-3389
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	386
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	210
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 53

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 51