Mary Feeser Elementary School

504 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Mary Feeser Elementary School, located in Elkhart, Indiana, is a public school serving students in grades K–6 within the Elkhart Community Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the faculty focuses on preparing students for success as they transition into middle school, placing a strong emphasis on consistent growth and academic achievement.

Beyond academics, Mary Feeser Elementary is known for cultivating a tight-knit school community that prioritizes parent involvement and student engagement. The school offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to promote character development and inclusivity. By maintaining a focus on a safe and encouraging campus culture, the administration and staff aim to create a positive learning atmosphere where every student is empowered to reach their personal potential.

504

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mary Feeser Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	271
Hispanic	123
Black	44
Asian	12
Two or More	54

White
271 (53.8 %)
Hispanic
123 (24.4 %)
Two or More
54 (10.7 %)
Black
44 (8.7 %)
Asian
12 (2.4 %)

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:	Elkhart Community Schools
Phone:	(574)262-5586
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	504
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	215
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 67

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 73

Grade 6 62