Serving 238 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Simatovich Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 238 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Simatovich Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
John Simatovich Elementary School's student population of 238 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
238 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John Simatovich Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Simatovich Elementary School is 0.42, which is less 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
#125 out of 1763 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
17%
14%
Black
2%
13%
White
74%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
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 John Simatovich Elementary School's ranking?
John Simatovich Elementary School is ranked #125 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are John Simatovich Elementary School often compared to?
John Simatovich Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cooks Corners Elementary School, Northview Elementary School, South Haven Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend John Simatovich Elementary School?
238 students attend John Simatovich Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of John Simatovich Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Simatovich Elementary School?
John Simatovich Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does John Simatovich Elementary School offer ?
John Simatovich Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is John Simatovich Elementary School part of?
John Simatovich Elementary School is part of Union Township School Corp School District.
School Reviews
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