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Mary Daly Elementary School

Summary:

Mary Daly Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 465 students in grades PK-6 in Elkhart, Indiana, which is part of the Elkhart Community Schools district. Despite the school's higher-than-average per-student spending, it consistently performs well below the district and state averages on academic assessments, with only 9.19% of students proficient in English Language Arts and 9.78% proficient in math.

Mary Daly Elementary faces significant challenges, including very high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 30.8% to 54.2% and a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. When compared to nearby schools in the Elkhart Community Schools district, such as Cleveland Elementary and Monger Elementary, Mary Daly consistently performs worse on academic measures.

Despite the school's efforts and higher-than-average spending, its academic performance has not shown any meaningful improvement over the past several years, and its ranking among Indiana elementary schools has remained in the bottom 10-15%. The combination of high poverty, high chronic absenteeism, and relatively high student-teacher ratios may be significant factors contributing to the school's academic struggles, and addressing these underlying issues could be crucial for improving student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1735 Strong Ave
       Elkhart, IN  46514

(574) 295-4870

District: Elkhart Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
968th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,128 Help


Students who attend Mary Daly Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    West Side Middle School
High:    Elkhart High School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.2 Help
Number of students:  465

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
39.1%
White:
27.7%
African American:
19.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mary Daly Elementary School ranks worse than 95.8% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks last among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Elkhart Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.17. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Mary Daly Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (39.1%), White (27.7%), African American (19.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 78.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mary Daly Elementary School is 20.2. 11 elementary schools in the Elkhart Community Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mary Daly Elementary School is $11,128. 6 elementary schools in the Elkhart Community Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Mary Daly Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Elkhart Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Elkhart Community Schools 303rd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mary Daly Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 28.37 275th 326 15.6%
2005 18.25 855th 959 10.8%
2006 11.31 901st 961 6.2%
2007 19.27 871st 985 11.6%
2008 17.97 887th 996 10.9%
2009 24.94 823rd 1003 17.9%
2010 30.16 802nd 1009 20.5%
2011 33.10 797th 1025 22.2%
2012 18.59 903rd 1015 11.0%
2013 31.18 842nd 1035 18.6%
2014 25.94 879th 1036 15.2%
2015 19.15 912th 1040 12.3%
2016 13.13 951st 1046 9.1%
2017 7.62 962nd 1033 6.9%
2018 10.19 937th 1027 8.8%
2019 12.28 921st 1031 10.7%
2021 10.06 907th 1016 10.7%
2022 10.01 919th 1020 9.9%
2023 7.58 960th 1016 5.5%
2024 7.17 968th 1010 4.2%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, May 27, 2022

Open Quote My child is about to move onto 3rd grade and we have had great experiences with Mary Daly. The teachers are kind and keep parents up to date with their child's progress, concerns and personal goals for each student. The free lunches offered to all students also gives my child an opportunity to make a choice about what to eat, and encourages decision making. They also positively correct students when their behavior is less than good, instead of making it a punishment, makes it more of a consequence. All of the teachers my student has had thus far, have been wonderful and he has grown as a student and individual since attending Mary Daly. Thank you to all the teachers and faculty there! Close Quote


by a teacher
Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Open Quote Of all the schools I have worked for, this one has the most heart. It's not an easy school to teacher at but they manage to make it work. Not everything is perfect, but every single person in that building works hard to provide what they can for their students. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mary Daly Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 264 72 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 340
1989 280 76 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 359
1990 275 79 0 5 3 n/a n/a 0 362
1991 348 108 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 462
1992 327 126 4 5 2 n/a n/a 0 464
1993 312 114 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 433
1994 329 125 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 459
1995 320 97 3 14 0 n/a n/a 0 434
1996 320 97 3 14 0 n/a n/a 0 434
1997 324 121 2 18 1 n/a n/a 1 467
1998 312 128 9 32 3 n/a n/a 0 484
1999 318 147 3 35 3 n/a n/a 0 506
2000 296 155 4 45 2 n/a n/a 0 502
2001 291 147 4 45 2 n/a n/a 0 489
2002 280 124 2 71 0 n/a n/a 0 477
2003 280 124 2 71 0 n/a n/a 0 477
2004 281 121 4 82 0 n/a n/a 0 488
2005 267 129 2 66 0 n/a n/a 0 464
2006 268 156 4 74 0 n/a n/a 0 502
2007 243 139 4 80 0 n/a n/a 53 519
2008 226 130 3 107 0 n/a n/a 57 523
2009 208 124 2 91 2 n/a n/a 43 470
2010 194 128 3 107 0 n/a n/a 40 472
2011 201 155 1 113 1 4 46 0 521
2012 182 129 0 118 0 4 39 0 472
2013 210 113 0 129 0 3 44 0 499
2014 231 94 0 179 3 3 51 0 561
2015 224 100 0 181 1 2 55 0 563
2016 227 89 0 186 1 2 62 0 567
2017 230 100 0 187 1 2 56 0 576
2018 213 104 1 187 4 0 58 0 567
2019 187 109 0 169 2 0 67 0 534
2020 165 93 1 184 1 0 50 0 494
2021 144 83 1 183 1 0 51 0 463
2022 138 61 0 177 1 0 50 0 427
2023 129 89 1 182 3 0 61 0 465

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mary Daly Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 340 16.4 20.7 15.6
1989 359 17.1 20.9 19.2
1990 362 18.9 19.1 24
1991 462 22.1 20.9 26
1992 464 24.3 19.0 35.6
1993 433 24.9 17.4 37.6
1994 459 22.8 20.1 36.8
1995 434 23.1 18.8 30.2
1996 434 23.1 18.8 30.2
1997 467 24.4 19.1 36.1
1998 484 26.1 18.5 36.2
1999 506 26.9 18.8 47.8
2000 502 26.3 19.1 54.6
2001 489 28.0 17.5 55
2002 477 29.2 16.3 52.6
2003 477 29.2 16.3 52.6
2004 488 30.3 16.1 58.4
2005 464 31.5 14.7 56
2006 502 32.4 15.5 64.9
2007 519 n/a n/a 76
2008 523 28.5 18.4 78.8
2009 470 27.0 17.4 86.2
2010 472 25.3 18.6 88.7
2011 521 25.1 20.7 80.8
2012 472 25.5 18.4 80.3
2013 499 24.0 20.7 76
2014 561 32.0 17.5 83.4
2015 563 33.0 17.0 80.6
2016 567 33.0 17.1 81
2017 576 29.0 19.8 77.6
2018 567 28.5 19.8 76.4
2019 534 27.0 19.7 83
2020 494 24.0 20.5 83
2021 463 37.0 12.5 73.2
2022 427 28.0 15.2 63.5
2023 465 23.0 20.2 78.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mary Daly Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 340 16.4 20.7 15.6
1989 359 17.1 20.9 19.2
1990 362 18.9 19.1 24
1991 462 22.1 20.9 26
1992 464 24.3 19.0 35.6
1993 433 24.9 17.4 37.6
1994 459 22.8 20.1 36.8
1995 434 23.1 18.8 30.2
1996 434 23.1 18.8 30.2
1997 467 24.4 19.1 36.1
1998 484 26.1 18.5 36.2
1999 506 26.9 18.8 47.8
2000 502 26.3 19.1 54.6
2001 489 28.0 17.5 55
2002 477 29.2 16.3 52.6
2003 477 29.2 16.3 52.6
2004 488 30.3 16.1 58.4
2005 464 31.5 14.7 56
2006 502 32.4 15.5 64.9
2007 519 n/a n/a 76
2008 523 28.5 18.4 78.8
2009 470 27.0 17.4 86.2
2010 472 25.3 18.6 88.7
2011 521 25.1 20.7 80.8
2012 472 25.5 18.4 80.3
2013 499 24.0 20.7 76
2014 561 32.0 17.5 83.4
2015 563 33.0 17.0 80.6
2016 567 33.0 17.1 81
2017 576 29.0 19.8 77.6
2018 567 28.5 19.8 76.4
2019 534 27.0 19.7 83
2020 494 24.0 20.5 83
2021 463 37.0 12.5 73.2
2022 427 28.0 15.2 63.5
2023 465 23.0 20.2 78.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mary Daly Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $830 (9.5%) $7,932 (90.5%) $8,762
2020 $950 (10.3%) $8,315 (89.7%) $9,266
2021 $1,264 (13.1%) $8,361 (86.9%) $9,625
2022 $2,038 (18.3%) $9,090 (81.7%) $11,128

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mary Daly Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 921st of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 960th of 1016 Elementary schools
 5.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mary Daly Elementary School)29.410.5
 19%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Elkhart Community Schools)30.918.5
 12.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Mary Daly Elementary School)44.116.4
 27.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Elkhart Community Schools)42.426.7
 15.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mary Daly Elementary School)29.18.8
 20.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Elkhart Community Schools)27.121
 6.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Mary Daly Elementary School)25.35.3
 20%
   4th Grade Math (Elkhart Community Schools)34.925.9
 9%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Mary Daly Elementary School)197
 12%
   4th Grade Science (Elkhart Community Schools)23.614.8
 8.8%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mary Daly Elementary School)23.96.9
 17.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Elkhart Community Schools)30.920.5
 10.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Mary Daly Elementary School)19.72.7
 17%
   5th Grade Math (Elkhart Community Schools)34.624.4
 10.2%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Mary Daly Elementary School)12.95.6
 7.3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Elkhart Community Schools)26.114.3
 11.8%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mary Daly Elementary School)12.313
 0.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Elkhart Community Schools)3225.2
 6.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Mary Daly Elementary School)21.98.7
 13.2%
   6th Grade Math (Elkhart Community Schools)33.820.8
 13%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Mary Daly Elementary School)12.314.5
 2.2%
   6th Grade Science (Elkhart Community Schools)2717.7
 9.3%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students534465
 12.9%
African American10989
 18.3%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian01
Hispanic169182
 7.7%
Pacific Islander00
White187129
 31%
Two or More Races6761
 9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83%78.5%
 4.5%

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Students at Mary Daly Elementary School are 39% Hispanic, 28% White, 19% African American, 13% Two or more races.

Mary Daly Elementary School ranks in the bottom 4.2% of Indiana elementary schools.

Students who attend Mary Daly Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Side Middle School
High : Elkhart High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 465 students attended Mary Daly Elementary School.


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