Bittersweet Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Mishawaka, IN Grades PK–05 Suburb: Large South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI SchoolScore™ D (50.3)
  • 494 Students
  • 23.0 Teachers (FTE)
  • 21.5:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (574)259-6341 Phone
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Bittersweet Elementary School
Mishawaka, IN 46545
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ D (50.3)
494
Students
23.0
Teachers
21.5:1
Student:Teacher
(574)259-6341
Phone

Bittersweet Elementary School is a public school administered by the Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp district in Mishawaka, INDIANA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 494 students enrolled; a 21.5:1 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
494.0
State avg: 445.0
▲ 11% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
21.48:1
State avg: 15.1:1
▲ 42% worse
Free Lunch %
34.0%
State avg: 51.3%
▼ 34% better
School Details
School Name
Bittersweet Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
180876002161
State School ID
IN-7175-7379
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
55860 Bittersweet
City
Mishawaka
State
Indiana
ZIP Code
46545
County
St. Joseph County
Metro Area
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
1802
State Leg. Upper
18011
State Leg. Lower
18005
Latitude
41.6826
Longitude
-86.1063
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
494
Total Students
👩‍🏫
23.0
Teachers FTE
📐
21.5:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
23.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)23.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 168 34%
Not Applicable 88 17.8%
District Info
District Name
Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp
LEAID
1808760
State LEA ID
IN-7175
Phone
(574)259-7941
Website
http://www.phmschools.org/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Mishawaka
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$150,237K
Federal Revenue
$9,869K
State Revenue
$99,611K
Local Revenue
$40,757K
Total Expenditure
$158,331K
Instruction Exp.
$74,333K
Support Services
$46,942K
Other Current Exp.
$5,286K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Bittersweet Elementary School

1
Penn High School
Mishawaka · High
0.3 mi
2
Schmucker Middle School
Mishawaka · Middle
0.3 mi
3
Elsie Rogers Elementary School
Mishawaka · Elementary
1.2 mi
4
Twin Branch Elementary School
Mishawaka · Elementary
1.5 mi
5
Moran Elementary School
Osceola · Elementary
1.7 mi
6
Fred J Hums Elementary School
Mishawaka · Elementary
2.3 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many students attend Bittersweet Elementary School?
494 students are enrolled at Bittersweet Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Bittersweet Elementary School have?
Bittersweet Elementary School has 23.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.5:1.
What grades does Bittersweet Elementary School serve?
Bittersweet Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is Bittersweet Elementary School a charter school?
Bittersweet Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Bittersweet Elementary School located in?
Bittersweet Elementary School is located in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metropolitan area.
What school district does Bittersweet Elementary School belong to?
Bittersweet Elementary School is part of the Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp school district.
How much does Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp spend per student?
The Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp district spends approximately $320,508,097 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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