Homer Iddings Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Merrillville, IN Grades PK–04 Suburb: Large Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN SchoolScore™ C (69.3)
  • 535 Students
  • 36.5 Teachers (FTE)
  • 14.7:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–04 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (219)650-5302 Phone
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Homer Iddings Elementary School
Merrillville, IN 46410
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–04 SchoolScore™ C (69.3)
535
Students
36.5
Teachers
14.7:1
Student:Teacher
(219)650-5302
Phone

Homer Iddings Elementary School is a public Elementary school located in Merrillville, INDIANA, operated by the Merrillville Community School Corp school district. It serves grades PK–04.

Key statistics: 535 students enrolled; a 14.7:1 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
535.0
State avg: 445.0
▲ 20% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.68:1
State avg: 15.1:1
▼ 3% better
Free Lunch %
44.3%
State avg: 51.3%
▼ 14% better
School Details
School Name
Homer Iddings Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
180969001583
State School ID
IN-4600-3822
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
7249 VanBuren St
City
Merrillville
State
Indiana
ZIP Code
46410
County
Lake County
Metro Area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
1801
State Leg. Upper
18003
State Leg. Lower
18014
Latitude
41.4872
Longitude
-87.3454
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
👥
535
Total Students
👩‍🏫
36.5
Teachers FTE
📐
14.7:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
36.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)36.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 237 44.3%
Not Applicable 174 32.5%
District Info
District Name
Merrillville Community School Corp
LEAID
1809690
State LEA ID
IN-4600
Phone
(219)650-5300
Website
http://www.mvsc.k12.in.us/index.htm
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Merrillville
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$99,462K
Federal Revenue
$14,827K
State Revenue
$48,120K
Local Revenue
$36,515K
Total Expenditure
$91,778K
Instruction Exp.
$34,661K
Support Services
$25,632K
Other Current Exp.
$4,146K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Homer Iddings Elementary School

1
Pierce Middle School
Merrillville · Middle
0.7 mi
2
Merrillville High School
Merrillville · High
1 mi
3
Henry P Fieler Elementary School
Merrillville · Elementary
1.4 mi
4
Jonas E Salk Elementary School
Merrillville · Elementary
1.5 mi
5
Merrillville Intermediate School
Merrillville · Middle
1.5 mi
6
Higher Institute of Arts & Tech
Merrillville · Elementary
1.7 mi
Comparable Schools

Similar Schools

Public elementary in Indiana with similar enrollment to Homer Iddings Elementary School

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535
Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
Discovery Charter School
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Students
15.76:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
University Elementary School
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Students
14.54:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
Northcrest Elementary School
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Students
14.89:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
Bright Elementary School
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534
Students
15.08:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
Wakarusa Elementary School
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534
Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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14.62:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Homer Iddings Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Homer Iddings Elementary School?
535 students are enrolled at Homer Iddings Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Homer Iddings Elementary School have?
Homer Iddings Elementary School has 36.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1.
What grades does Homer Iddings Elementary School serve?
Homer Iddings Elementary School serves grades PK through 04.
Is Homer Iddings Elementary School a charter school?
Homer Iddings Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Homer Iddings Elementary School located in?
Homer Iddings Elementary School is located in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan area.
What school district does Homer Iddings Elementary School belong to?
Homer Iddings Elementary School is part of the Merrillville Community School Corp school district.
How much does Merrillville Community School Corp spend per student?
The Merrillville Community School Corp district spends approximately $171,547,664 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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