Spaulding Elementary School serves 318 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
318 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
99%
13%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Spaulding Elementary School?
318 students attend Spaulding Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Spaulding Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Spaulding Elementary School offer ?
Spaulding Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Spaulding Elementary School part of?
Spaulding Elementary School is part of Gary Community School Corporation School District.
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