ERNEST R ELLIOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ernest R Elliott Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the School Town of Munster school district, located in Munster, IN with about 438 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 22 teachers, Ernest R Elliott Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

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.

For more information, contact Ernest R Elliott Elementary School at (219) 838-5250 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8718 White Oak Ave
Munster, IN 46321-2798
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ERNEST R ELLIOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Munster, IN with about 438 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
438
Teachers:
22
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 targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 438 students

White
62.3%
Hispanic/Latino
26.9%
Two or more races
4.3%
Black or African American
3.4%
Asian
2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
46.6%
Male
53.4%

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.