Joan Martin Elementary School

497 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Joan Martin Elementary School, located at 301 E 10th St in Hobart, Indiana, is a public elementary school serving students within the School City of Hobart district. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. It serves as a foundational institution in the community, dedicated to providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the transition to middle school while nurturing their social and emotional well-being.

The school places a strong focus on building a community-oriented culture, often highlighting the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Hobart area. By integrating modern educational practices with a commitment to individual student needs, Joan Martin Elementary aims to create an inclusive atmosphere where children are encouraged to excel. With its central location and commitment to district-wide educational standards, the school plays a vital role in the academic journey of its students in Lake County.

497

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joan Martin Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	274
Hispanic	161
Black	35
Asian	6
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

White
274 (55.1%)
Hispanic
161 (32.4%)
Black
35 (7.0%)
Two or More
20 (4.0%)
Asian
6 (1.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	School City of Hobart
Phone:	(219)947-7869
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	497
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	203
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* 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 6

Grade 1 105

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 103

Grade 6 3