Churubusco Elementary School

485 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Churubusco Elementary School, located at 3 Eagle Dr in Churubusco, Indiana, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Smith-Green Community Schools district. As an educational institution, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional growth of its young students. The school environment is typically characterized by a focus on foundational learning, encouraging students to develop essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and science while promoting a supportive atmosphere for personal development.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school plays a vital role in the small-town community of Churubusco. By leveraging its "Eagle" mascot and identity, the school cultivates a sense of school spirit and belonging among its student body, staff, and families. With its convenient location and commitment to the K-5 educational experience, Churubusco Elementary emphasizes a collaborative approach between teachers and parents to ensure that every student is prepared for their subsequent transition into the middle and high school levels.

485

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Churubusco Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	446
Hispanic	17
Black	1
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

White
446 (92.0 %)
Two or More
20 (4.1 %)
Hispanic
17 (3.5 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Smith-Green Community Schools
Phone:	(260)693-2188
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	485
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	143
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 1

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 79

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Churubusco Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	1
Kindergarten	84
Grade 1	73
Grade 2	86
Grade 3	83
Grade 4	79
Grade 5	79

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Churubusco Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	244	50.3%
Male	241	49.7%

Elementary School K - 5th