BITTERSWEET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Bittersweet Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp school district, located in Mishawaka, IN with about 548 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 21 teachers, Bittersweet Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. 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.

Bittersweet Elementary School, located in Mishawaka, Indiana, is a public school serving students in the Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school fosters a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational skills, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students while providing the necessary resources for diverse learners to succeed in a collaborative classroom setting.

Beyond academics, Bittersweet Elementary focuses on building a strong school community through active parental involvement and a variety of extracurricular opportunities. The school prides itself on its dedicated faculty and staff who work to create an inclusive atmosphere where students feel valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. As part of the highly regarded Penn-Harris-Madison district, the school maintains high standards for achievement and community engagement, preparing its students for success as they transition to middle school.

For more information, contact Bittersweet Elementary School at (574) 259-6341 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

55860 Bittersweet
Mishawaka, IN 46545-7742
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BITTERSWEET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Mishawaka, IN with about 548 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
548
Teachers:
21
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
Not a Title I 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 548 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BITTERSWEET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.

White
88.9%
Two or more races
4.6%
Hispanic/Latino
2.7%
Black or African American
2.0%
Asian
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%

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.