Jimtown Elementary School

379 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Jimtown Elementary School, located at 58901 CR 3 S in Elkhart, Indiana, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Baugo Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both core academic development and the personal growth of its young students. By prioritizing literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development, the school aims to prepare its pupils for the transition into middle school and beyond, maintaining a strong connection to the local Elkhart community.

The school is known for its "Jimmie" pride and is deeply integrated into the culture of the surrounding area. Beyond its standard curriculum, Jimtown Elementary focuses on building a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and students to ensure a holistic educational experience. Through a variety of extracurricular opportunities and a commitment to inclusive teaching practices, the school strives to provide a nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and build a strong sense of school spirit.

379

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jimtown Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	286
Hispanic	59
Black	4
Asian	2
Two or More	27
American Indian	1

White
286 (75.5 %)
Hispanic
59 (15.6 %)
Two or More
27 (7.1 %)
Black
4 (1.1 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Baugo Community Schools
Phone:	(574)522-0379
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	379
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	163
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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

Kindergarten 126

Grade 1 134

Grade 2 119