Ernie Pyle Elementary School serves 382 students in grades 5-6.
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% 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 5-6
Total Students
382 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
98%
13%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ernie Pyle Elementary School?
382 students attend Ernie Pyle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Ernie Pyle Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ernie Pyle Elementary School?
Ernie Pyle Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ernie Pyle Elementary School offer ?
Ernie Pyle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Ernie Pyle Elementary School part of?
Ernie Pyle Elementary School is part of Gary Community School Corporation School District.
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