Monger Elementary School

394 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Monger Elementary School, located at 1100 E. Hively Ave in Elkhart, Indiana, is a public institution serving students in the Elkhart Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, Monger Elementary aims to build a strong educational foundation for its students, preparing them for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school is known for its diverse student body and its focus on creating an inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. To support this goal, the staff often implements various intervention programs and extracurricular activities designed to meet individual learning needs. As a key part of the Elkhart community, Monger Elementary maintains an active partnership with local families and community organizations to ensure that students have the resources and encouragement necessary to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

394

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Monger Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	49
Hispanic	253
Black	65
Two or More	26
American Indian	1

Hispanic
253 (64.2%)
Black
65 (16.5%)
White
49 (12.4%)
Two or More
26 (6.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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)295-4860
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	394
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	252
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 52

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 66

Grade 6 55