Mary Daly Elementary School

1735 Strong Ave
Elkhart, IN 46514
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 458 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mary Daly 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 13% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 458 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mary Daly Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Mary Daly Elementary School's student population of 458 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
458 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Mary Daly 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 Mary Daly Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1651 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mary Daly Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
13%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mary Daly Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mary Daly Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mary Daly Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Mary Daly Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Hispanic
40%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mary Daly Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
22%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mary Daly Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
25%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Mary Daly Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Mary Daly Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mary Daly Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Mary Daly Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mary Daly Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mary Daly Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mary Daly Elementary School's ranking?
Mary Daly Elementary School is ranked #1651 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Mary Daly Elementary School often compared to?
Mary Daly Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodland Elementary School, Concord West Side Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Mary Daly Elementary School?
458 students attend Mary Daly Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Mary Daly Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 22% of students are Black, and 13% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary Daly Elementary School?
Mary Daly Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mary Daly Elementary School offer ?
Mary Daly Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Mary Daly Elementary School part of?
Mary Daly Elementary School is part of Elkhart Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 458 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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