Beiger Elementary School

546 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Beiger Elementary School, located at 1600 E. Third St. in Mishawaka, Indiana, is a key part of the School City of Mishawaka district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on fostering a foundational learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development. As a neighborhood school, it places a strong value on community involvement and creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and teachers in a collaborative, inclusive setting.

Beyond the standard core curriculum, Beiger Elementary is committed to preparing its students for future success by integrating technology and hands-on learning opportunities into the classroom. The school strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body through dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize individualized attention and the social-emotional well-being of every child. By maintaining a balance of rigorous academic standards and extracurricular engagement, Beiger aims to cultivate a lifelong love of learning within the Mishawaka community.

546

Total Students

28.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Beiger Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	385
Hispanic	51
Black	53
Asian	1
Two or More	55
American Indian	1

White
385 (70.5 %)
Two or More
55 (10.1 %)
Black
53 (9.7 %)
Hispanic
51 (9.3 %)
Asian
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:	School City of Mishawaka
Phone:	(574)254-4700
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	546
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	124
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 79

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 59

Grade 6 71