Elwood Haynes Elementary School

334 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Elwood Haynes Elementary School, located at 910 S. Cooper Street in Kokomo, Indiana, is a public school serving the Kokomo School Corporation. Named after the famous inventor and automobile pioneer who once resided in Kokomo, the school is deeply integrated into the local community. It serves a diverse student population, typically ranging from kindergarten through fifth grade, and is committed to providing a comprehensive educational foundation focused on core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

The school is recognized for its efforts to foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment, emphasizing both academic growth and character development. Like many schools within the Kokomo district, Elwood Haynes utilizes modern educational tools and instructional strategies to prepare students for middle school success. Beyond the standard curriculum, the school often participates in district-wide initiatives and community programs, aiming to ensure that students are not only achieving academically but also developing the social-emotional skills necessary to become contributing members of their community.

334

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elwood Haynes Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	158
Hispanic	21
Black	95
Two or More	60

White
158 (47.3%)
Black
95 (28.4%)
Two or More
60 (18.0%)
Hispanic
21 (6.3%)

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:	Kokomo School Corporation
Phone:	(765)454-7050
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	334
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	276
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 55

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 55