GRISSOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Grissom Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Muncie Community Schools school district, located in Muncie, IN with about 528 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, Grissom Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Grissom Elementary School, located at 3201 S. Macedonia Ave in Muncie, Indiana, is a public primary school serving the local community within the Muncie Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to providing a foundational education for students in grades Pre-K through 5, focusing on fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while preparing students for the transition to middle school, with a particular emphasis on literacy, numeracy, and creating a safe, inclusive environment for its diverse student body.

Beyond the classroom, Grissom Elementary strives to be a central hub for the neighborhood by encouraging parent involvement and community engagement. The school typically offers various resources and extracurricular opportunities aimed at enriching the educational experience and supporting the unique needs of its learners. By maintaining a focus on personalized instruction and character-building, Grissom Elementary aims to empower its students to become productive, curious, and responsible members of the Muncie community.

For more information, contact Grissom Elementary School at (765) 747-5401 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3201 S Macedonia Ave
Muncie, IN 47302-5999
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GRISSOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Muncie, IN with about 528 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
528
Teachers:
31
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 528 students

White
67.6%
Black or African American
15.3%
Two or more races
13.6%
Hispanic/Latino
2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
44.7%
Male
55.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.