Twin Branch Elementary School

291 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Twin Branch Elementary School is a public school located in Mishawaka, Indiana, serving students as part of the School City of Mishawaka district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, Twin Branch aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, often utilizing community resources and parental involvement to strengthen its educational programs.

The school is recognized for its dedicated faculty and a culture that prioritizes inclusive instruction and student engagement. Located in a residential area, Twin Branch serves as a hub for the local community, emphasizing safety and school spirit. Through various extracurricular activities and an emphasis on character education, the school strives to provide a nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and develop a lifelong love of learning.

291

Total Students

19.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Twin Branch Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	227
Hispanic	22
Black	21
Two or More	19
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
227 (78.0 %)
Hispanic
22 (7.6 %)
Black
21 (7.2 %)
Two or More
19 (6.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	School City of Mishawaka
Phone:	(574)254-3500
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	291
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	105
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 41

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 44

Grade 6 33