James B Eads Elementary School

507 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

James B. Eads Elementary School, located at 8001 Harrison Ave in Munster, Indiana, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades K-5. As part of the Munster School Corporation, the school is well-known for its strong academic standards, dedicated teaching staff, and a supportive learning environment. Eads Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded education, integrating core curriculum requirements with opportunities for social-emotional growth and community involvement.

The school is frequently recognized for its consistent academic performance and is often cited as a cornerstone of the Munster community. With a focus on preparing students for middle school success, Eads Elementary fosters a culture of inclusivity and excellence, consistently striving to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Its location in a residential area of Munster makes it a central hub for families, and it is widely viewed as one of the top-performing elementary institutions in the region.

507

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James B Eads Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	226
Hispanic	154
Black	54
Asian	38
Two or More	35

White
226 (44.6 %)
Hispanic
154 (30.4 %)
Black
54 (10.7 %)
Asian
38 (7.5 %)
Two or More
35 (6.9 %)

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 Town of Munster
Phone:	(219)836-8635
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	507
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	133
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 83

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 89