Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Griffith, IN Grades PK–02 Suburb: Large Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN SchoolScore™ B (79.1)
  • 477 Students
  • 39.0 Teachers (FTE)
  • 12.2:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–02 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (219)923-4488 Phone
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Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School
Griffith, IN 46319
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–02 SchoolScore™ B (79.1)
477
Students
39.0
Teachers
12.2:1
Student:Teacher
(219)923-4488
Phone

Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School is a public Elementary school located in Griffith, INDIANA, operated by the Griffith Public Schools school district. It serves grades PK–02.

Key statistics: 477 students enrolled; a 12.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Indiana Elementary School Average
Enrollment
477.0
State avg: 445.0
▲ 7% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
12.23:1
State avg: 15.1:1
▼ 19% better
Free Lunch %
55.1%
State avg: 51.3%
▲ 7% worse
School Details
School Name
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
180417000719
State School ID
IN-4700-4189
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
600 N Jay St
City
Griffith
State
Indiana
ZIP Code
46319
County
Lake County
Metro Area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
1801
State Leg. Upper
18001
State Leg. Lower
18012
Latitude
41.5319
Longitude
-87.4202
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd
👥
477
Total Students
👩‍🏫
39.0
Teachers FTE
📐
12.2:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
39.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)39.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 263 55.1%
Not Applicable 116 24.3%
District Info
District Name
Griffith Public Schools
LEAID
1804170
State LEA ID
IN-4700
Phone
(219)924-4250
Website
http://www.griffith.k12.in.us/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Griffith
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$32,729K
Federal Revenue
$3,519K
State Revenue
$18,509K
Local Revenue
$10,701K
Total Expenditure
$34,533K
Instruction Exp.
$15,556K
Support Services
$10,959K
Other Current Exp.
$1,269K
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2
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3
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4
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1.2 mi
5
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6
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School?
477 students are enrolled at Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School have?
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School has 39.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1.
What grades does Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School serve?
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School serves grades PK through 02.
Is Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School a charter school?
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School located in?
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School is located in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan area.
What school district does Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School belong to?
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School is part of the Griffith Public Schools school district.
How much does Griffith Public Schools spend per student?
The Griffith Public Schools district spends approximately $72,396,226 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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