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Battell Elementary School

Summary:

Battell Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mishawaka, Indiana, serving around 290 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the School City of Mishawaka district, which is ranked 257 out of 381 districts in Indiana and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Battell Elementary faces several key challenges. The school has a higher percentage of White (62.76%) and African American (18.62%) students compared to nearby schools, and it struggles with significantly higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 19.8% to 37% over the past few years. Academically, Battell's test scores on ILEARN assessments are consistently lower than the district and state averages, especially in English Language Arts and Math. For example, in 2023-2024, only 21.02% of Battell students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 29.71% for the district. Additionally, Battell has a very high percentage of students (77.93% in 2022-2023) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Compared to other schools in the School City of Mishawaka district, such as Fred J Hums Elementary School and Beiger Elementary School, Battell's performance lags significantly. These nearby schools have higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism, and lower free/reduced lunch rates. While Battell's student-teacher ratio and spending per student have fluctuated over the years, these factors do not seem to have translated into significantly better academic outcomes, suggesting that addressing the socioeconomic challenges faced by Battell's students may be a key factor in improving the school's overall performance.


Detail:

Public K-6

 715 E Broadway
       Mishawaka, IN  46545

(574) 254-3900

District: School City of Mishawaka

SchoolDigger Rank:
772nd of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,463 Help


Students who attend Battell Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    John J Young Middle School
High:    Mishawaka High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  290

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.8%
African American:
18.6%
Two or more races:
10.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Battell Elementary School ranks worse than 76.4% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 4th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the School City of Mishawaka District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.57. (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 Battell Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the School City of Mishawaka District. Racial makeup is: White (62.8%), African American (18.6%), two or more races (10.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Battell Elementary School is 14.3, which is the lowest among 7 elementary schools in the School City of Mishawaka District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Battell Elementary School is $10,463, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the School City of Mishawaka District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

School City of Mishawaka:

SchoolDigger ranks School City of Mishawaka 257th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Battell Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 49.30 200th 326 38.7%
2005 30.88 764th 959 20.3%
2006 30.91 760th 961 20.9%
2007 39.28 702nd 985 28.7%
2008 38.17 733rd 996 26.4%
2009 52.78 564th 1003 43.8%
2010 59.88 465th 1009 53.9%
2011 50.68 618th 1025 39.7%
2012 48.78 631st 1015 37.8%
2013 28.78 858th 1035 17.1%
2014 31.63 834th 1036 19.5%
2015 28.01 828th 1040 20.4%
2016 36.79 761st 1046 27.2%
2017 31.10 792nd 1033 23.3%
2018 35.08 746th 1027 27.4%
2019 38.61 687th 1031 33.4%
2021 26.24 771st 1016 24.1%
2022 32.68 724th 1020 29.0%
2023 42.24 614th 1016 39.6%
2024 24.57 772nd 1010 23.6%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Battell Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 302 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 306
1989 343 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 348
1990 338 5 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1991 316 6 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1992 346 6 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 357
1993 357 1 0 3 4 n/a n/a 0 365
1994 344 4 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1995 280 3 1 3 2 n/a n/a 2 291
1996 280 3 1 3 2 n/a n/a 2 291
1997 274 1 1 3 1 n/a n/a 1 281
1998 283 1 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 292
1999 265 5 1 12 2 n/a n/a 0 285
2000 260 6 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 276
2001 264 4 2 13 1 n/a n/a 0 284
2002 257 5 5 7 2 n/a n/a 0 276
2003 257 5 5 7 2 n/a n/a 0 276
2004 269 5 4 15 4 n/a n/a 0 297
2005 294 9 0 18 2 n/a n/a 0 323
2006 285 7 1 17 3 n/a n/a 0 313
2007 285 6 1 12 1 n/a n/a 18 323
2008 251 7 3 15 2 n/a n/a 20 298
2009 240 10 2 12 2 n/a n/a 21 287
2010 233 10 2 12 4 n/a n/a 30 291
2011 230 9 0 21 5 0 35 0 300
2012 211 13 0 28 4 0 25 0 281
2013 208 10 0 36 3 0 20 0 277
2014 201 9 0 41 2 0 20 0 273
2015 185 15 0 22 4 0 15 0 241
2016 179 14 0 28 4 0 29 0 254
2017 193 19 0 24 5 0 36 0 277
2018 208 23 1 24 6 1 31 0 294
2019 205 19 1 25 3 0 29 0 282
2020 201 28 3 24 4 0 25 0 285
2021 180 36 3 24 2 0 29 0 274
2022 191 39 0 19 1 0 27 0 277
2023 182 54 0 23 0 0 31 0 290

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 Battell Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 306 16.8 18.2 36.3
1989 348 18.3 19.0 22.4
1990 345 18.1 19.0 28.4
1991 333 18.4 18.0 38.4
1992 357 18.2 19.6 42
1993 365 20.9 17.5 43.3
1994 351 19.2 18.3 41.6
1995 291 18.5 15.7 52.6
1996 291 18.5 15.7 52.6
1997 281 19.6 14.3 50.7
1998 292 19.2 15.2 44.2
1999 285 19.7 14.5 54
2000 276 20.8 13.3 59.8
2001 284 18.9 15.0 60.9
2002 276 20.1 13.7 60.5
2003 276 20.1 13.7 60.5
2004 297 20.0 14.9 58.6
2005 323 19.5 16.6 70.3
2006 313 18.8 16.6 62
2007 323 n/a n/a 66.2
2008 298 19.7 15.1 75.9
2009 287 19.7 14.6 76.3
2010 291 20.9 13.8 83.9
2011 300 18.1 16.5 77.3
2012 281 23.5 11.9 82.9
2013 277 25.0 11.0 78.7
2014 273 21.0 13.0 81
2015 241 18.0 13.3 81.3
2016 254 17.0 14.9 79.5
2017 277 20.0 13.8 76.5
2018 294 21.2 13.8 79.9
2019 282 21.0 13.4 78.4
2020 285 20.0 14.2 73
2021 274 29.0 9.4 66.8
2022 277 19.7 14.0 65
2023 290 20.2 14.3 77.9

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 Battell Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 306 16.8 18.2 36.3
1989 348 18.3 19.0 22.4
1990 345 18.1 19.0 28.4
1991 333 18.4 18.0 38.4
1992 357 18.2 19.6 42
1993 365 20.9 17.5 43.3
1994 351 19.2 18.3 41.6
1995 291 18.5 15.7 52.6
1996 291 18.5 15.7 52.6
1997 281 19.6 14.3 50.7
1998 292 19.2 15.2 44.2
1999 285 19.7 14.5 54
2000 276 20.8 13.3 59.8
2001 284 18.9 15.0 60.9
2002 276 20.1 13.7 60.5
2003 276 20.1 13.7 60.5
2004 297 20.0 14.9 58.6
2005 323 19.5 16.6 70.3
2006 313 18.8 16.6 62
2007 323 n/a n/a 66.2
2008 298 19.7 15.1 75.9
2009 287 19.7 14.6 76.3
2010 291 20.9 13.8 83.9
2011 300 18.1 16.5 77.3
2012 281 23.5 11.9 82.9
2013 277 25.0 11.0 78.7
2014 273 21.0 13.0 81
2015 241 18.0 13.3 81.3
2016 254 17.0 14.9 79.5
2017 277 20.0 13.8 76.5
2018 294 21.2 13.8 79.9
2019 282 21.0 13.4 78.4
2020 285 20.0 14.2 73
2021 274 29.0 9.4 66.8
2022 277 19.7 14.0 65
2023 290 20.2 14.3 77.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Battell Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $930 (10.7%) $7,789 (89.3%) $8,719
2020 $871 (10.1%) $7,735 (89.9%) $8,606
2021 $1,213 (13.1%) $8,040 (86.9%) $9,253
2022 $2,120 (20.3%) $8,342 (79.7%) $10,463

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Battell Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 687th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 614th of 1016 Elementary schools
 6.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Battell Elementary School)35.321.6
 13.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (School City of Mishawaka)33.826.9
 6.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Battell Elementary School)44.140.5
 3.6%
   3rd Grade Math (School City of Mishawaka)46.936.8
 10.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Battell Elementary School)35.533.3
 2.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (School City of Mishawaka)2627.9
 1.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Battell Elementary School)61.352.4
 8.9%
   4th Grade Math (School City of Mishawaka)33.637.2
 3.6%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Battell Elementary School)45.240.5
 4.7%
   4th Grade Science (School City of Mishawaka)30.226.8
 3.4%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Battell Elementary School)38.140
 1.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (School City of Mishawaka)35.629.2
 6.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Battell Elementary School)5043.3
 6.7%
   5th Grade Math (School City of Mishawaka)34.629.7
 4.9%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Battell Elementary School)40.536.7
 3.8%
   5th Grade Social Studies (School City of Mishawaka)37.224.7
 12.5%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Battell Elementary School)13.625.6
 12%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (School City of Mishawaka)35.429.3
 6.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Battell Elementary School)27.312.8
 14.5%
   6th Grade Math (School City of Mishawaka)31.628.7
 2.9%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Battell Elementary School)31.825.6
 6.2%
   6th Grade Science (School City of Mishawaka)31.126
 5.1%
   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 Students282290
 2.8%
African American1954
 184.2%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic2523
 8%
Pacific Islander00
White205182
 11.2%
Two or More Races2931
 6.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78.4%77.9%
 0.4%

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Students at Battell Elementary School are 63% White, 19% African American, 11% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic.

Students who attend Battell Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : John J Young Middle School
High : Mishawaka High School

Battell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 23.6% of Indiana elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 290 students attended Battell Elementary School.


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