Bittersweet Elementary School

520 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bittersweet Elementary School, located in Mishawaka, Indiana, is a public school serving students in the Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school fosters a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational skills, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students while providing the necessary resources for diverse learners to succeed in a collaborative classroom setting.

Beyond academics, Bittersweet Elementary focuses on building a strong school community through active parental involvement and a variety of extracurricular opportunities. The school prides itself on its dedicated faculty and staff who work to create an inclusive atmosphere where students feel valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. As part of the highly regarded Penn-Harris-Madison district, the school maintains high standards for achievement and community engagement, preparing its students for success as they transition to middle school.

520

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

23.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bittersweet Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	432
Hispanic	28
Black	24
Asian	5
Two or More	28
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
432 (83.1 %)
Hispanic
28 (5.4 %)
Two or More
28 (5.4 %)
Black
24 (4.6 %)
Asian
5 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)
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:	Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp
Phone:	(574)259-6341
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	520
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	143
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 62

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 84