John Simatovich Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Valparaiso, IN Grades PK–05 Rural: Fringe Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN SchoolScore™ C (64)
  • 280 Students
  • 19.0 Teachers (FTE)
  • 14.7:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (219)759-2508 Phone
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John Simatovich Elementary School
Valparaiso, IN 46385
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ C (64)
280
Students
19.0
Teachers
14.7:1
Student:Teacher
(219)759-2508
Phone

John Simatovich Elementary School is a public school administered by the Union Township School Corp district in Valparaiso, INDIANA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 280 students enrolled; a 14.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Fringe 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
280.0
State avg: 445.0
▼ 37% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.74:1
State avg: 15.1:1
▼ 3% better
Free Lunch %
45.7%
State avg: 51.3%
▼ 11% better
School Details
School Name
John Simatovich Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
181170002218
State School ID
IN-6530-6846
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
424 W 500 N
City
Valparaiso
State
Indiana
ZIP Code
46385
County
Porter County
Metro Area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
1801
State Leg. Upper
18005
State Leg. Lower
18004
Latitude
41.5066
Longitude
-87.1481
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
280
Total Students
👩‍🏫
19.0
Teachers FTE
📐
14.7:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
19.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)19.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 128 45.7%
Not Applicable 96 34.3%
District Info
District Name
Union Township School Corp
LEAID
1811700
State LEA ID
IN-6530
Phone
(219)759-2531
Website
http://www.union.k12.in.us/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Valparaiso
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$23,568K
Federal Revenue
$506K
State Revenue
$12,693K
Local Revenue
$10,369K
Total Expenditure
$24,871K
Instruction Exp.
$9,785K
Support Services
$7,240K
Other Current Exp.
$589K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of John Simatovich Elementary School

1
Wheeler High School
Valparaiso · High
2.5 mi
2
Union Township Middle School
Valparaiso · Middle
2.5 mi
3
South Haven Elementary School
Valparaiso · Elementary
2.6 mi
4
Paul Saylor Elementary School
Valparaiso · Elementary
2.7 mi
5
Union Center Elementary School
Valparaiso · Elementary
2.9 mi
6
Portage High School
Portage · High
3.3 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many students attend John Simatovich Elementary School?
280 students are enrolled at John Simatovich Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does John Simatovich Elementary School have?
John Simatovich Elementary School has 19.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1.
What grades does John Simatovich Elementary School serve?
John Simatovich Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is John Simatovich Elementary School a charter school?
John Simatovich Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is John Simatovich Elementary School located in?
John Simatovich Elementary School is located in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan area.
What school district does John Simatovich Elementary School belong to?
John Simatovich Elementary School is part of the Union Township School Corp school district.
How much does Union Township School Corp spend per student?
The Union Township School Corp district spends approximately $88,825,000 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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