John Wood Elementary School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 370 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-4
- Ranks 569th out of 1,142 elementary schools in IN.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 6100 E 73rd Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410
- Principal or Admin: Hoffman Mary C
- Fax: (219) 650-5451
- Website: www.mvsc.k12.in.us
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Merrillville Community School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $7,830
- Graduation Rate: 79.9%
- Dropout Rate: 2.5%
- Students Per Teacher: 20.0
- Enrolled Students: 6,983
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 370
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 19.6
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 18.9
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 173 (46.8%)
- Females: 140 (37.8%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 25 (6.8%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 115 (31.1%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 140 (37.8%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 98 | 26.5% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.8% |
| Hispanic | 70 | 18.9% |
| White | 142 | 38.4% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 41 | 11.1% |
| Kindergarten | 80 | 21.6% |
| 1st Grade | 67 | 18.1% |
| 2nd Grade | 57 | 15.4% |
| 3rd Grade | 60 | 16.2% |
| 4th Grade | 65 | 17.6% |
Source: IN Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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