Homer Iddings Elementary School

535 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Homer Iddings Elementary School, located in Merrillville, Indiana, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Merrillville Community School Corporation. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core educational standards, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the staff strives to prepare young learners for future success while promoting a sense of community and school pride among its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school places significant value on the partnership between educators, students, and families. Through various programs and initiatives, Homer Iddings Elementary works to cultivate an inclusive atmosphere where individual student needs are addressed, encouraging growth in both social-emotional skills and cognitive abilities. As a staple of the local Merrillville area, the school remains dedicated to upholding the district's mission of excellence and ensuring that every child has the resources necessary to reach their full potential.

535

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Homer Iddings Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	59
Hispanic	97
Black	339
Asian	7
Two or More	32
Pacific Islander	1

Black
339 (63.4%)
Hispanic
97 (18.1%)
White
59 (11.0%)
Two or More
32 (6.0%)
Asian
7 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Merrillville Community School Corp
Phone:	(219)650-5302
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	535
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	217
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 73

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 108