Meadow's Edge Elementary School

382 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Meadow’s Edge Elementary School, located at 16333 Kern Rd in Mishawaka, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, Meadow’s Edge aims to equip its young learners with the essential skills, critical thinking abilities, and social competencies needed to succeed as they transition into middle school and beyond.

The school community is characterized by a strong emphasis on partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Mishawaka area. With a dedication to inclusivity and personal growth, Meadow’s Edge encourages students to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities that complement their classroom experiences. Through its mission to create a safe and nurturing space, the school strives to instill a lifelong love of learning in every student, helping them reach their full potential in a collaborative and forward-thinking academic setting.

382

Total Students

27.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meadow's Edge Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	211
Hispanic	48
Black	69
Asian	9
Two or More	43
American Indian	2

White
211 (55.2%)
Black
69 (18.1%)
Hispanic
48 (12.6%)
Two or More
43 (11.3%)
Asian
9 (2.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

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:	Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp
Phone:	(574)255-9347
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	382
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	209
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 12

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 62