Beiriger Elementary School

426 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Beiriger Elementary School is a public school located in Griffith, Indiana, serving students from kindergarten through fourth grade. As part of the Griffith Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that prioritizes foundational learning, social development, and community engagement. The school is known for its focus on creating a positive school culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through a balanced curriculum and active participation in school activities.

The school is situated in a quiet residential area, providing a stable and localized environment for young learners. Beiriger Elementary emphasizes the importance of a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Griffith community. By focusing on essential core subjects alongside character-building initiatives, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to upper-level elementary grades and beyond, while maintaining the small-town feel characteristic of the Griffith community.

426

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Beiriger Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	177
Hispanic	153
Black	76
Two or More	20

White
177 (41.5%)
Hispanic
153 (35.9%)
Black
76 (17.8%)
Two or More
20 (4.7%)

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:	Griffith Public Schools
Phone:	(219)924-4030
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	207
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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

Grade 3 141

Grade 4 160

Grade 5 125