Serving 488 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Homer Iddings Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 488 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Homer Iddings Elementary School's student population of 488 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
488 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Homer Iddings Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Homer Iddings Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1240 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
18%
14%
Black
60%
13%
White
13%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Homer Iddings Elementary School's ranking?
Homer Iddings Elementary School is ranked #1240 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Homer Iddings Elementary School often compared to?
Homer Iddings Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jonas E Salk Elementary School, Henry P Fieler Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Homer Iddings Elementary School?
488 students attend Homer Iddings Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Homer Iddings Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Homer Iddings Elementary School?
Homer Iddings Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Homer Iddings Elementary School offer ?
Homer Iddings Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Homer Iddings Elementary School part of?
Homer Iddings Elementary School is part of Merrillville Community School Corp School District.
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