Serving 315 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, John Wood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% 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: 315 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Wood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
John Wood Elementary School's student population of 315 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John Wood Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Wood Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#718 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
22%
14%
Black
43%
13%
White
26%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Wood Elementary School's ranking?
John Wood Elementary School is ranked #718 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are John Wood Elementary School often compared to?
John Wood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henry P Fieler Elementary School, Jonas E Salk Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend John Wood Elementary School?
315 students attend John Wood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of John Wood Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Wood Elementary School?
John Wood Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does John Wood Elementary School offer ?
John Wood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is John Wood Elementary School part of?
John Wood Elementary School is part of Merrillville Community School Corp School District.
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