John I Meister Elementary School

Public K-5

 3300 Jay St
       Hobart, IN  46342


(219) 962-1103

District: River Forest Community School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
638th of 1,011 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,716 Help


Students who attend John I Meister Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    River Forest Middle School
High:    River Forest High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  346

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
45.7%
White:
35.0%
Two or more races:
9.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87.3% Help


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Compare Details John I Meister Elementary School ranks worse than 63.1% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.51. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (45.7%), White (35%), two or more races (9.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 87.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John I Meister Elementary School is 14.1. (See more...)
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Compare John I Meister Elementary School employs 24.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at John I Meister Elementary School is $10,716.
Schooldigger Rankings:

John I Meister Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

River Forest Community School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks River Forest Community School Corp 281st of 364 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for John I Meister Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 31.95 267th 326 18.1%
2005 22.23 835th 959 12.9%
2006 56.26 466th 961 51.5%
2007 32.82 762nd 985 22.6%
2008 43.87 670th 996 32.7%
2009 48.39 620th 1003 38.2%
2010 69.99 302nd 1009 70.1%
2011 58.23 499th 1025 51.3%
2012 56.12 520th 1015 48.8%
2013 66.84 362nd 1035 65.0%
2014 74.11 217th 1036 79.1%
2015 68.90 317th 1040 69.5%
2016 37.33 755th 1046 27.8%
2017 51.72 574th 1033 44.4%
2018 47.11 628th 1027 38.9%
2019 57.14 467th 1031 54.7%
2021 26.99 766th 1016 24.6%
2022 32.23 728th 1020 28.6%
2023 39.51 640th 1016 37.0%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for John I Meister Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 273 0 3 35 0 n/a n/a 0 311
1989 282 0 2 45 1 n/a n/a 0 330
1990 263 0 3 40 0 n/a n/a 0 306
1991 246 0 4 38 2 n/a n/a 0 290
1992 249 0 3 26 3 n/a n/a 0 281
1993 201 0 3 32 2 n/a n/a 0 238
1994 208 0 2 44 2 n/a n/a 0 256
1995 221 0 1 36 5 n/a n/a 2 265
1996 221 0 1 36 5 n/a n/a 2 265
1997 222 0 1 41 2 n/a n/a 1 267
1998 238 1 0 55 5 n/a n/a 0 299
1999 230 2 0 66 5 n/a n/a 0 303
2000 238 1 0 72 5 n/a n/a 0 316
2001 239 3 2 59 4 n/a n/a 0 307
2002 193 10 4 69 2 n/a n/a 0 278
2003 193 10 4 69 2 n/a n/a 0 278
2004 202 5 2 78 1 n/a n/a 0 288
2005 207 4 2 79 0 n/a n/a 0 292
2006 188 4 2 81 0 n/a n/a 0 275
2007 187 9 3 86 1 n/a n/a 7 293
2008 148 9 4 85 2 n/a n/a 4 252
2009 163 3 1 85 3 n/a n/a 31 286
2010 145 5 2 83 2 n/a n/a 31 268
2011 138 9 0 116 1 0 8 0 272
2012 122 8 0 106 2 0 8 0 246
2013 108 9 1 114 1 0 6 0 239
2014 117 9 3 102 1 0 7 0 239
2015 109 12 3 115 2 0 12 0 253
2016 138 23 5 163 4 0 22 0 355
2017 146 25 4 168 2 0 18 0 363
2018 146 21 5 171 2 1 21 0 367
2019 140 24 4 157 2 1 19 0 347
2020 129 23 3 157 2 1 19 0 334
2021 119 17 4 168 1 1 23 0 333
2022 118 19 2 175 1 1 30 0 346
2023 121 30 2 158 0 1 34 0 346

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at John I Meister Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 311 15.8 19.6 7.1
1989 330 15.8 20.8 19.7
1990 306 16.0 19.1 18
1991 290 16.0 18.1 22.8
1992 281 15.3 18.3 26.7
1993 238 13.6 17.5 26.5
1994 256 13.2 19.4 43.4
1995 265 14.7 18.0 35.4
1996 265 14.7 18.0 35.4
1997 267 14.3 18.7 35.7
1998 299 15.3 19.5 36.1
1999 303 15.6 19.4 39.6
2000 316 16.6 19.0 45.3
2001 307 15.6 19.7 50.5
2002 278 16.7 16.6 58.3
2003 278 16.7 16.6 58.3
2004 288 16.0 18.0 63.2
2005 292 16.0 18.3 60.6
2006 275 16.0 17.2 65.1
2007 293 n/a n/a 67.1
2008 252 13.0 19.4 70.6
2009 286 15.0 19.1 80
2010 268 15.0 17.8 89.5
2011 272 13.8 19.6 81.6
2012 246 15.0 16.4 80.9
2013 239 11.0 21.7 76.6
2014 239 11.0 21.7 71.5
2015 253 11.0 23.0 80.6
2016 355 14.0 25.3 76.9
2017 363 15.0 24.2 76.9
2018 367 19.0 19.3 79
2019 347 17.0 20.3 74.9
2020 334 21.0 15.9 79
2021 333 21.0 15.8 73.6
2022 346 22.5 15.3 56.6
2023 346 24.5 14.1 87.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio John I Meister Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 311 15.8 19.6 7.1
1989 330 15.8 20.8 19.7
1990 306 16.0 19.1 18
1991 290 16.0 18.1 22.8
1992 281 15.3 18.3 26.7
1993 238 13.6 17.5 26.5
1994 256 13.2 19.4 43.4
1995 265 14.7 18.0 35.4
1996 265 14.7 18.0 35.4
1997 267 14.3 18.7 35.7
1998 299 15.3 19.5 36.1
1999 303 15.6 19.4 39.6
2000 316 16.6 19.0 45.3
2001 307 15.6 19.7 50.5
2002 278 16.7 16.6 58.3
2003 278 16.7 16.6 58.3
2004 288 16.0 18.0 63.2
2005 292 16.0 18.3 60.6
2006 275 16.0 17.2 65.1
2007 293 n/a n/a 67.1
2008 252 13.0 19.4 70.6
2009 286 15.0 19.1 80
2010 268 15.0 17.8 89.5
2011 272 13.8 19.6 81.6
2012 246 15.0 16.4 80.9
2013 239 11.0 21.7 76.6
2014 239 11.0 21.7 71.5
2015 253 11.0 23.0 80.6
2016 355 14.0 25.3 76.9
2017 363 15.0 24.2 76.9
2018 367 19.0 19.3 79
2019 347 17.0 20.3 74.9
2020 334 21.0 15.9 79
2021 333 21.0 15.8 73.6
2022 346 22.5 15.3 56.6
2023 346 24.5 14.1 87.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for John I Meister Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $536 (5.7%) $8,822 (94.3%) $9,357
2020 $844 (8.5%) $9,037 (91.5%) $9,881
2021 $775 (7.8%) $9,129 (92.2%) $9,904
2022 $1,281 (12.0%) $9,434 (88.0%) $10,716

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on John I Meister Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 467th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 640th of 1016 Elementary schools
 17.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (John I Meister Elementary School)43.922.2
 21.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (River Forest Community School Corp)37.122.9
 14.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (John I Meister Elementary School)56.129.6
 26.5%
   3rd Grade Math (River Forest Community School Corp)50.531.1
 19.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (John I Meister Elementary School)58.952.6
 6.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (River Forest Community School Corp)51.949.5
 2.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (John I Meister Elementary School)55.454.4
 1%
   4th Grade Math (River Forest Community School Corp)55.647.7
 7.9%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (John I Meister Elementary School)5042.1
 7.9%
   4th Grade Science (River Forest Community School Corp)46.335.5
 10.8%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (John I Meister Elementary School)50.725
 25.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (River Forest Community School Corp)42.621.6
 21%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (John I Meister Elementary School)55.219.2
 36%
   5th Grade Math (River Forest Community School Corp)45.616.2
 29.4%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (John I Meister Elementary School)31.313.5
 17.8%
   5th Grade Social Studies (River Forest Community School Corp)25.715.3
 10.4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students347346
 0.3%
African American2430
 25%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic157158
 0.6%
Pacific Islander11
White140121
 13.6%
Two or More Races1934
 78.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.9%87.3%
 12.4%


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John I Meister Elementary School ranks 638th of 1011 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend John I Meister Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : River Forest Middle School
High : River Forest High School

Students at John I Meister Elementary School are 46% Hispanic, 35% White, 10% Two or more races, 9% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 346 students attended John I Meister Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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