Ernest R Elliott Elementary School

463 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Ernest R. Elliott Elementary School, located in Munster, Indiana, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades K-4. As part of the School Town of Munster district, the school is well-known for its strong academic focus, dedicated teaching staff, and commitment to fostering a supportive community environment. It consistently maintains high performance standards, emphasizing foundational literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills while encouraging students to engage in extracurricular activities that promote personal growth and social responsibility.

The school is characterized by a strong partnership between educators, parents, and the local community, which helps create a collaborative atmosphere conducive to learning. With a focus on the "whole child," Elliott Elementary provides a structured yet nurturing setting that aims to prepare students for academic success as they transition into the upper elementary and middle school years. Its reputation for excellence and rigorous standards makes it a cornerstone of the Munster educational landscape.

463

Total Students

31.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ernest R Elliott Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	261
Hispanic	146
Black	15
Asian	12
Two or More	29

White
261 (56.4%)
Hispanic
146 (31.5%)
Two or More
29 (6.3%)
Black
15 (3.2%)
Asian
12 (2.6%)

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 Town of Munster
Phone:	(219)838-5250
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	463
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	96
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 64

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 79