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Emmons Elementary School

Summary:

Emmons Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Mishawaka, Indiana, serving 435 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.

Emmons Elementary faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (22.3%) and students of two or more races (20.46%) than surrounding schools. Academically, Emmons consistently underperforms the district and state, with only 17.74% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 29.71% for the district and 38.6-41.8% for the state. The school also has alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching 48.5% in 2021-2022, nearly double the district average. Additionally, Emmons has a very high percentage of students (87.13%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

When comparing Emmons to other schools in the district, such as Fred J. Hums Elementary and Beiger Elementary, the performance gap is quite significant. These schools consistently outperform Emmons in ILEARN test scores, with Fred J. Hums ranking in the top 25% of Indiana elementary schools. Despite increased per-student spending at Emmons, from $8,287 in 2019-2020 to $9,691 in 2021-2022, the school's academic outcomes have not improved. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism and providing targeted interventions for the school's diverse and economically disadvantaged student population may be crucial in driving meaningful improvements at Emmons Elementary School.


Detail:

Public K-6

 1306 S Main St
       Mishawaka, IN  46544

(574) 254-4600

District: School City of Mishawaka

SchoolDigger Rank:
848th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,691 Help


Students who attend Emmons Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  435

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.4%
African American:
22.3%
Two or more races:
20.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87.1% Help


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Compare Details Emmons Elementary School ranks worse than 84% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 6th 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 16.93. (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 Emmons Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (46.4%), African American (22.3%), two or more races (20.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 87.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the School City of Mishawaka District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Emmons Elementary School is 15. 3 elementary schools in the School City of Mishawaka District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Emmons Elementary School is $9,691, which is the 2nd highest among 7 elementary schools in the School City of Mishawaka District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Emmons 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 Emmons Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 43.09 230th 326 29.4%
2005 64.03 337th 959 64.9%
2006 55.65 472nd 961 50.9%
2007 57.09 480th 985 51.3%
2008 62.77 385th 996 61.3%
2009 44.56 664th 1003 33.8%
2010 53.77 556th 1009 44.9%
2011 45.00 693rd 1025 32.4%
2012 44.06 688th 1015 32.2%
2013 61.11 463rd 1035 55.3%
2014 39.62 749th 1036 27.7%
2015 31.69 791st 1040 23.9%
2016 26.39 847th 1046 19.0%
2017 24.51 849th 1033 17.8%
2018 17.70 874th 1027 14.9%
2019 12.84 916th 1031 11.2%
2021 12.38 881st 1016 13.3%
2022 19.99 824th 1020 19.2%
2023 17.21 847th 1016 16.6%
2024 16.93 848th 1010 16.0%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Monday, September 12, 2022

Open Quote Emmons has the best teachers and staff are very friendly they treat you like family there. They have EXCELLENT extracurricular programs called the Boys and Girls Club and activities for the children to do such as bake sales, afterschool movie nights for the kids, Halloween trunk or treat at the school, field days with bounce houses and dunk tanks. This is by far the best school for activities. The teachers help their students learn by making it a fun experience and teach them responsibility. If students dont understand how to do something they work with the students until they do understand. My daughter is now in 4th grade and shes so happy to return to Emmons. Her whole school experience from kindergarten til now has been fabulous. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, September 12, 2022

Open Quote The best school teachers and staff. Always there when you need them! If you want your child to participate in extracurricular activities and sports you came to the right school. The best choice i ever made!!! Thanks EMMONS FOR ALL YOU DO!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Emmons Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 409 1 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 420
1989 401 4 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 412
1990 399 5 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1991 381 9 1 13 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1992 348 10 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1993 373 11 1 14 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1994 361 12 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1995 369 17 1 7 0 n/a n/a 1 395
1996 369 17 1 7 0 n/a n/a 1 395
1997 390 13 3 12 3 n/a n/a 4 425
1998 384 15 1 8 3 n/a n/a 1 412
1999 366 25 1 9 2 n/a n/a 0 403
2000 389 16 0 9 7 n/a n/a 0 421
2001 363 15 1 7 7 n/a n/a 0 393
2002 373 16 7 16 2 n/a n/a 0 414
2003 373 16 7 16 2 n/a n/a 0 414
2004 365 26 10 16 1 n/a n/a 0 418
2005 365 34 8 10 2 n/a n/a 0 419
2006 360 39 5 15 5 n/a n/a 0 424
2007 304 46 3 18 3 n/a n/a 41 415
2008 319 45 2 20 4 n/a n/a 37 427
2009 308 37 0 16 8 n/a n/a 31 400
2010 286 46 0 16 7 n/a n/a 31 386
2011 293 42 0 18 3 0 35 0 391
2012 277 34 0 24 2 0 34 0 371
2013 275 35 0 23 1 0 40 0 374
2014 261 57 0 24 2 0 39 0 383
2015 255 55 0 32 1 0 47 0 390
2016 253 70 0 42 1 0 41 0 407
2017 248 67 0 45 0 0 51 0 411
2018 250 70 2 50 0 0 55 0 427
2019 260 77 0 59 1 0 68 0 465
2020 251 78 1 60 0 0 67 0 457
2021 226 79 0 69 0 0 67 0 441
2022 217 93 1 60 1 0 76 0 448
2023 202 97 1 45 1 0 89 0 435

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 Emmons Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 420 23.3 18.0 30.5
1989 412 22.3 18.4 28.9
1990 416 21.5 19.3 34.9
1991 404 21.8 18.5 38.6
1992 368 20.5 17.9 48.9
1993 399 19.8 20.2 48.6
1994 383 20.4 18.8 42
1995 395 20.7 19.1 53
1996 395 20.7 19.1 53
1997 425 24.2 17.6 50.8
1998 412 24.6 16.7 31.9
1999 403 23.2 17.4 60.3
2000 421 25.9 16.3 55.3
2001 393 25.3 15.5 54.2
2002 414 24.1 17.2 56.8
2003 414 24.1 17.2 56.8
2004 418 26.8 15.6 65.6
2005 419 27.7 15.1 66.1
2006 424 25.0 17.0 70.5
2007 415 n/a n/a 79.7
2008 427 23.6 18.1 80.8
2009 400 25.1 15.9 82.1
2010 386 25.1 15.3 87.9
2011 391 23.6 16.5 84.9
2012 371 25.5 14.5 83.6
2013 374 27.0 13.8 85.3
2014 383 25.0 15.3 86.7
2015 390 24.0 16.2 87.9
2016 407 24.0 16.9 85.5
2017 411 25.0 16.4 86.4
2018 427 27.5 15.5 85
2019 465 28.0 16.6 82.4
2020 457 28.0 16.3 82.9
2021 441 34.0 12.9 75.1
2022 448 28.8 15.5 63.8
2023 435 28.8 15.0 87.1

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 Emmons Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 420 23.3 18.0 30.5
1989 412 22.3 18.4 28.9
1990 416 21.5 19.3 34.9
1991 404 21.8 18.5 38.6
1992 368 20.5 17.9 48.9
1993 399 19.8 20.2 48.6
1994 383 20.4 18.8 42
1995 395 20.7 19.1 53
1996 395 20.7 19.1 53
1997 425 24.2 17.6 50.8
1998 412 24.6 16.7 31.9
1999 403 23.2 17.4 60.3
2000 421 25.9 16.3 55.3
2001 393 25.3 15.5 54.2
2002 414 24.1 17.2 56.8
2003 414 24.1 17.2 56.8
2004 418 26.8 15.6 65.6
2005 419 27.7 15.1 66.1
2006 424 25.0 17.0 70.5
2007 415 n/a n/a 79.7
2008 427 23.6 18.1 80.8
2009 400 25.1 15.9 82.1
2010 386 25.1 15.3 87.9
2011 391 23.6 16.5 84.9
2012 371 25.5 14.5 83.6
2013 374 27.0 13.8 85.3
2014 383 25.0 15.3 86.7
2015 390 24.0 16.2 87.9
2016 407 24.0 16.9 85.5
2017 411 25.0 16.4 86.4
2018 427 27.5 15.5 85
2019 465 28.0 16.6 82.4
2020 457 28.0 16.3 82.9
2021 441 34.0 12.9 75.1
2022 448 28.8 15.5 63.8
2023 435 28.8 15.0 87.1

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 Emmons Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,096 (13.1%) $7,256 (86.9%) $8,351
2020 $973 (11.7%) $7,314 (88.3%) $8,287
2021 $1,120 (12.9%) $7,566 (87.1%) $8,686
2022 $2,039 (21.0%) $7,651 (79.0%) $9,690

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Emmons Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 916th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 847th of 1016 Elementary schools
 5.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Emmons Elementary School)29.216.7
 12.5%
   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 (Emmons Elementary School)4026.4
 13.6%
   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 (Emmons Elementary School)2022.9
 2.9%
   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 (Emmons Elementary School)27.738.6
 10.9%
   4th Grade Math (School City of Mishawaka)33.637.2
 3.6%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Emmons Elementary School)26.223.2
 3%
   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 (Emmons Elementary School)23.511.7
 11.8%
   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 (Emmons Elementary School)17.615
 2.6%
   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 (Emmons Elementary School)29.415
 14.4%
   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 (Emmons Elementary School)18.27.6
 10.7%
   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 (Emmons Elementary School)15.611.3
 4.3%
   6th Grade Math (School City of Mishawaka)31.628.7
 2.9%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Emmons Elementary School)16.99.6
 7.3%
   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 Students465435
 6.5%
African American7797
 26%
American Indian11
Asian01
Hispanic5945
 23.7%
Pacific Islander00
White260202
 22.3%
Two or More Races6889
 30.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.4%87.1%
 4.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Emmons Elementary School

Emmons Elementary School ranks in the bottom 16.0% of Indiana elementary schools.

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

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

Students at Emmons Elementary School are 46% White, 22% African American, 20% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 435 students attended Emmons Elementary School.


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