MONTEZUMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Montezuma Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Southwest Parke Com Sch Corp school district, located in Montezuma, IN with about 272 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 20 teachers, Montezuma Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Montezuma Elementary School, located at 459 E Strawberry Rd in Montezuma, Indiana, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. As a public institution within the Riverton Parke Community School Corporation, the school is dedicated to fostering the academic and social growth of its young students. It emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and a supportive environment designed to prepare children for their transition into middle school and beyond.

The school is known for its small-town atmosphere, reflecting the close-knit nature of the Montezuma area. By maintaining a focus on core subjects—such as literacy, mathematics, and science—alongside extracurricular opportunities, the faculty strives to create a well-rounded educational experience. Montezuma Elementary plays a vital role in the region, acting not only as a place of instruction but as a community anchor that encourages parental involvement and local pride in student achievement.

For more information, contact Montezuma Elementary School at (765) 245-2303 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

459 E Strawberry Rd
Montezuma, IN 47862
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MONTEZUMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Montezuma, IN with about 272 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
272
Teachers:
20
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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
6th 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 272 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MONTEZUMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.

White
88.2%
Hispanic/Latino
9.6%
Black or African American
0.7%
Two or more races
0.7%
Asian
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
49.3%
Male
50.7%

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.