Pierre Moran Middle School

459 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Pierre Moran Middle School, located in Elkhart, Indiana, serves as a key educational hub for the local community, catering to students in the middle grades. As part of the Elkhart Community Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that supports both academic achievement and social-emotional growth. The school provides a diverse curriculum designed to challenge students while preparing them for the transition to high school, emphasizing core subjects, elective opportunities, and extracurricular activities that encourage student engagement.

Beyond academics, Pierre Moran Middle School focuses on cultivating a positive school culture where staff and faculty work to support the individual needs of their students. By offering various support services and emphasizing community connection, the school aims to create a stable foundation for young learners during a pivotal stage of their development. Its location on Lusher Avenue serves as a central point for the neighborhood, reflecting the school’s dedication to being an active, supportive participant in the broader Elkhart educational landscape.

459

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pierre Moran Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	116
Hispanic	246
Black	59
Asian	3
Two or More	32
American Indian	3

Hispanic
246 (53.6 %)
White
116 (25.3 %)
Black
59 (12.9 %)
Two or More
32 (7.0 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Elkhart Community Schools
Phone:	(574)295-4805
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	459
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	213
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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

Grade 7 215

Grade 8 244