Walt Disney Elementary School

521 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Walt Disney Elementary School, located on North Filbert Road in Mishawaka, Indiana, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare children for success in their foundational years. The campus fosters a supportive environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and the development of strong social skills, reflecting the district’s dedication to high-quality public education.

Beyond its academic focus, the school is deeply integrated into the Mishawaka community, often serving as a hub for local families. With a philosophy that encourages active participation and character building, Walt Disney Elementary strives to create a welcoming atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in extracurricular activities and collaborate with their peers. By maintaining a balance between rigorous instruction and a nurturing school culture, the institution remains a key contributor to the educational landscape of St. Joseph County.

521

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walt Disney Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	214
Hispanic	64
Black	153
Asian	34
Two or More	52
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
214 (41.1 %)
Black
153 (29.4 %)
Hispanic
64 (12.3 %)
Two or More
52 (10.0 %)
Asian
34 (6.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp
Phone:	(574)259-2486
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	521
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	281
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 99

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 88