Mary Beck Elementary School

385 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Mary Beck Elementary School, located at 818 McDonald St in Elkhart, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Elkhart Community Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential skills for its diverse student body. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare young learners for middle school success while encouraging a sense of community and civic responsibility.

Beyond the classroom, Mary Beck Elementary emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education by providing various resources and programs designed to engage students. The school actively works to build strong partnerships with families and the surrounding Elkhart community to ensure that students have the necessary support systems to thrive. With a focus on inclusive practices and individualized attention, the staff at Mary Beck strives to create an inviting atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

385

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mary Beck Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	230
Black	87
Two or More	28

Hispanic
230 (59.7%)
Black
87 (22.6%)
White
40 (10.4%)
Two or More
28 (7.3%)

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:	Elkhart Community Schools
Phone:	(574)295-4830
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	200
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 53

Grade 6 51