Monger Elementary School

1100 E Hively Ave
Elkhart, IN 46517
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 398 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Monger Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (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 86% 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: 398 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Monger Elementary School's student population of 398 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
398 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Monger 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 Monger Elementary School is 0.58, 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)
#1120 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Monger Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Monger 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.
30%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Monger 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.
30-34%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Monger 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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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Monger Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
61%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Monger Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
18%
13%
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White
14%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Monger 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
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Monger 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
67%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Monger 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
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Monger 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Monger Elementary School's ranking?
Monger Elementary School is ranked #1120 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Monger Elementary School often compared to?
Monger Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Concord Ox Bow Elementary School, Mary Beck Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Monger Elementary School?
398 students attend Monger Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Monger Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monger Elementary School?
Monger Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Monger Elementary School offer ?
Monger Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Monger Elementary School part of?
Monger Elementary School is part of Elkhart Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 398 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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