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Aetna Elementary School (Closed 2005)

1327 Arizona St
Gary, IN 46403
Aetna Elementary School serves 422 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
422 students
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
23 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
96%
13%
White
2%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Aetna Elementary School?
422 students attend Aetna Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Aetna Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What grades does Aetna Elementary School offer ?
Aetna Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Aetna Elementary School part of?
Aetna Elementary School is part of Gary Community School Corporation School District.

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