John I Meister Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Hobart, IN Grades KG–05 Suburb: Large Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN SchoolScore™ C (62.6)
  • 373 Students
  • 22.5 Teachers (FTE)
  • 16.6:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (219)962-1103 Phone
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John I Meister Elementary School
Hobart, IN 46342
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ C (62.6)
373
Students
22.5
Teachers
16.6:1
Student:Teacher
(219)962-1103
Phone

John I Meister Elementary School is a public Elementary school located in Hobart, INDIANA, operated by the River Forest Community Sch Corp school district. It serves grades KG–05.

Key statistics: 373 students enrolled; a 16.6:1 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
373.0
State avg: 445.0
▼ 16% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.58:1
State avg: 15.1:1
▲ 10% worse
Free Lunch %
72.9%
State avg: 51.3%
▲ 42% worse
School Details
School Name
John I Meister Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
180462000779
State School ID
IN-4590-3805
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
3300 Jay St
City
Hobart
State
Indiana
ZIP Code
46342
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
18003
Latitude
41.5585
Longitude
-87.257
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
373
Total Students
👩‍🏫
22.5
Teachers FTE
📐
16.6:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
22.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)22.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 272 72.9%
Not Applicable 237 63.5%
District Info
District Name
River Forest Community Sch Corp
LEAID
1804620
State LEA ID
IN-4590
Phone
(219)962-2909
Website
http://www.rfcsc.k12.in.us/riverforest/site/default.asp
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Hobart
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$25,644K
Federal Revenue
$6,481K
State Revenue
$13,750K
Local Revenue
$5,413K
Total Expenditure
$23,759K
Instruction Exp.
$9,178K
Support Services
$7,278K
Other Current Exp.
$1,052K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of John I Meister Elementary School

1
Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch
Lake Station · Elementary
0.7 mi
2
River Forest Middle School
Hobart · Middle
1.2 mi
3
River Forest High School
Hobart · High
1.2 mi
4
Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr HS
Lake Station · High
1.4 mi
5
Early Learning Center-George Earle
Hobart · Elementary
1.5 mi
6
Liberty Elementary School
Hobart · Elementary
1.5 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about John I Meister Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend John I Meister Elementary School?
373 students are enrolled at John I Meister Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does John I Meister Elementary School have?
John I Meister Elementary School has 22.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.6:1.
What grades does John I Meister Elementary School serve?
John I Meister Elementary School serves grades KG through 05.
Is John I Meister Elementary School a charter school?
John I Meister Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is John I Meister Elementary School located in?
John I Meister Elementary School is located in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan area.
What school district does John I Meister Elementary School belong to?
John I Meister Elementary School is part of the River Forest Community Sch Corp school district.
How much does River Forest Community Sch Corp spend per student?
The River Forest Community Sch Corp district spends approximately $63,697,051 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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