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Ernest R Elliott Elementary School

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Ernest R Elliott Elementary School ranks 126 th of 1005 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

126^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,005 Indiana Elementary Schools

Better than 87% of Indiana elementary schools

Summary

Ernest R Elliott Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Munster, Indiana, serving 487 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the School Town of Munster district, which is ranked 7th out of 380 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ernest R Elliott Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Indiana, with ILEARN test scores that are significantly higher than the state and district averages, particularly in Math and Social Studies. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rates in ILEARN Math for all grades (69.41%) and ILEARN Social Studies for 5th grade (65.82%) were much higher than the state averages (51.5% and 38.5%, respectively). The school also maintains a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate and a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting an equitable allocation of resources.

When compared to nearby schools, Ernest R Elliott Elementary significantly outperforms James B Eads Elementary School and Frank H Hammond Elementary School, which are also part of the School Town of Munster district. When compared to schools in the neighboring School City of Hammond district, Ernest R Elliott Elementary's proficiency rates are often double or triple the Hammond district averages, making it a standout example of academic excellence in the region.

463

Students ?

14.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,166

Per pupil spending ?

24.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

8718 White Oak Ave
Munster, IN 46321

(219) 838-5250

District: School Town of Munster

Students who attend Ernest R Elliott Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Wilbur Wright Middle School
High:	Munster High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.4%

Hispanic:

31.5%

Two or more races:

6.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 89th percentile in 2015 → 87th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Indiana average (63% vs 38% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 13% of Indiana elementary schools

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school63%

District avg64%

Indiana avg38%

126^th of 1,005

Indiana public elementary schools ?

Top 13%▼ down 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 3Elementary Schools in the School Town of Munster

7^th of 380School Town of Munster among Indiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2025	85.9	126 of 1005	87.5%	★★★★☆
2024	86.5	109 of 1011	89.2%	★★★★☆
2023	93.3	41 of 1016	96.0%	★★★★★
2022	88.7	83 of 1020	91.9%	★★★★★
2021	91.3	62 of 1016	93.9%	★★★★★
2019	92.1	44 of 1031	95.7%	★★★★★
2018	86.2	92 of 1027	91.0%	★★★★★
2017	85.8	94 of 1033	90.9%	★★★★★
2016	82.5	121 of 1046	88.4%	★★★★☆
2015	83.1	112 of 1040	89.2%	★★★★☆
2014	85.4	49 of 1036	95.3%	★★★★★
2013	82.2	99 of 1035	90.4%	★★★★★
2012	67.4	330 of 1015	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	73.4	235 of 1025	77.1%	★★★★☆
2010	76.3	192 of 1009	81.0%	★★★★☆
2009	73.2	245 of 1003	75.6%	★★★★☆
2008	69.7	279 of 996	72.0%	★★★★☆
2007	77.5	163 of 985	83.5%	★★★★☆
2006	84.5	84 of 961	91.3%	★★★★★
2005	79.7	128 of 959	86.7%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Indiana (2024-2025) ?

Math69%

Social Studies66%+27 vs state

English Language Arts62%

Science49%

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by a citizen
Monday, March 11, 2019

I am an alumnus of Elliott from a long time ago. It was a perfect place for my sister and I to grow up. May Elliott School continue to lead students to love learning as my family and Elliott created in me. God will You please continue to bless the school board and the faculty with the joy of being a part of their children's' lives? Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2025)					ILEARN Math (2025)					ILEARN Science (2025)			ILEARN Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Science 4th Grade	ILEARN Science 6th Grade	ILEARN Science All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ernest R Elliott Elementary School	Public	K-5	8718 White Oak Ave	Munster	46321	Lake County	School Town of Munster	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 838-5250	463	31	14.7	24.8%	261 (56.4%)	15 (3.2%)	146 (31.5%)	12 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.3%)	85.9	126^th of 1005 public elementary schools	87.5%		86.5	109^th of 1011 public elementary schools	89.2%	17	65.2	48.8	70.9		61.6	80.4	64.3	62.0		69.4	48.8		48.8	65.8	$11,166	$502	$10,664
Frank H Hammond Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1301 Fran-Lin Pky	Munster	46321	Lake County	School Town of Munster	No	No	No	No	(219) 838-2060	620	41	15.0	16.6%	325 (52.4%)	46 (7.4%)	170 (27.4%)	43 (6.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (5.5%)	95.3	23^rd of 1005 public elementary schools	97.7%		95.7	21^st of 1011 public elementary schools	97.9%	2	72.6	63.1	68.4		68.0	84.3	81.6	78.1		81.2	68.9		68.9	65.8	$10,290	$304	$9,986
James B Eads Elementary School	Public	K-5	8001 Harrison Ave	Munster	46321	Lake County	School Town of Munster	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 836-8635	554	35	15.6	30.3%	212 (38.3%)	82 (14.8%)	191 (34.5%)	28 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (7.4%)	91.8	59^th of 1005 public elementary schools	94.1%		93.1	49^th of 1011 public elementary schools	95.2%	10	60.4	57.5	61.8		59.9	81.3	74.7	76.4		77.6	62.1		62.1	69.7	$11,032	$475	$10,557
Judith Morton Johnston Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8220 Fifth St	Highland	46322	Lake County	School Town of Highland	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 923-2428	383	16	24.7	46.2%	183 (47.8%)	31 (8.1%)	153 (39.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.9%)	51.3	494^th of 1005 public elementary schools	50.8%		64.1	366^th of 1011 public elementary schools	63.8%	128	31.4	42.0	32.4		34.5	54.3	45.1	41.9		47.2	48.0		48.0	35.1	$9,870	$557	$9,312
Frank O'Bannon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1317 173rd St	Hammond	46324	Lake County	School City of Hammond	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 989-7360	557	36	15.5	56.4%	55 (9.9%)	285 (51.2%)	186 (33.4%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.0%)	10.2	917^th of 1005 public elementary schools	8.8%		13.2	900^th of 1011 public elementary schools	11.0%	17	26.8	13.0	13.5	11.8	16.5	22.0	2.6	9.5	7.9	10.7	13.0	15.8	14.4	13.5	$13,381	$2,923	$10,458
Mildred Merkley Elementary School	Public	K-5	9340 Fifth St	Highland	46322	Lake County	School Town of Highland	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 922-5640	290	14	21.4	47.9%	112 (38.6%)	26 (9.0%)	129 (44.5%)	10 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.5%)	59.3	413^th of 1005 public elementary schools	58.9%		64.4	361^st of 1011 public elementary schools	64.3%	52	43.8	52.0	35.6		44.1	58.3	62.0	31.1		51.1	48.0		48.0	26.7	$10,683	$529	$10,154
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	6940 Northcote Ave	Hammond	46324	Lake County	School City of Hammond	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 989-7353	570	36	15.6	49.5%	62 (10.9%)	251 (44.0%)	226 (39.6%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.9%)	14.1	869^th of 1005 public elementary schools	13.5%		19.7	818^th of 1011 public elementary schools	19.1%	51	21.7	11.2	10.0	21.1	15.4	28.9	19.4	10.0	26.3	20.8	13.3	33.3	20.7	7.5	$13,994	$2,704	$11,290
Allen J Warren Elementary School	Public	K-5	2901 100th St	Highland	46322	Lake County	School Town of Highland	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 922-5660	308	15	21.2	48.7%	113 (36.7%)	60 (19.5%)	108 (35.1%)	14 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.2%)	59.2	417^th of 1005 public elementary schools	58.5%		72.9	263^rd of 1011 public elementary schools	74.0%	154	36.5	54.6	34.6		42.1	44.2	61.8	44.2		50.3	52.7		52.7	30.8	$10,750	$531	$10,219
Thomas A Edison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	7025 Madison Ave	Hammond	46324	Lake County	School City of Hammond	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 933-2464	705	36	19.3	54.0%	62 (8.8%)	277 (39.3%)	328 (46.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (5.0%)	14.1	870^th of 1005 public elementary schools	13.4%		17.2	842^nd of 1011 public elementary schools	16.7%	28	18.2	17.4	27.1	10.1	19.0	24.2	23.5	22.4	6.0	20.4	13.9	13.4	13.7	16.8	$11,491	$2,212	$9,279
Southridge Elementary School	Public	K-5	9221 Johnston St	Highland	46322	Lake County	School Town of Highland	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 922-5650	439	20	22.5	42.4%	233 (53.1%)	36 (8.2%)	150 (34.2%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.6%)	64.6	342^nd of 1005 public elementary schools	66.0%		54.8	470^th of 1011 public elementary schools	53.5%	128	42.6	50.0	35.2		42.7	60.7	59.7	42.3		53.9	52.8		52.8	38.6	$10,047	$478	$9,570

Frequently Asked Questions about Ernest R Elliott Elementary School

How many students attend Ernest R Elliott Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 463 students attended Ernest R Elliott Elementary School.

What district is Ernest R Elliott Elementary School in?

School Town of Munster

Is Ernest R Elliott Elementary School a good school?

Ernest R Elliott Elementary School ranks 126^th of 1005 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Ernest R Elliott Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Ernest R Elliott Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wilbur Wright Middle School
High : Munster High School

What is the racial makeup of Ernest R Elliott Elementary School?

Students at Ernest R Elliott Elementary School are 56% White, 32% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American, 3% Asian.

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