Grissom Elementary School

Summary:

Grissom Elementary School is a public elementary school in Muncie, Indiana, serving around 450 students in grades PK-5. The school faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism, low academic performance, and a high-needs student population, within the context of the Muncie Community Schools district, which is ranked 293 out of 381 districts in Indiana and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Grissom Elementary has had very high chronic absenteeism rates in recent years, ranging from 40.9% to 63.1%, which is significantly higher than the district average. The school also consistently performs well below the state and district averages on ILEARN assessments, with only 13.48% of Grissom students proficient or better in English Language Arts in 2023-2024, compared to 21.28% for the district and 38.6-41.8% statewide. Grissom's student population is diverse, with a higher percentage of White students (63.11%) compared to the district, as well as significant populations of African American (13.56%) and students of two or more races (19.11%). However, this diversity is not reflected in the nearby schools.

When comparing Grissom Elementary to other nearby schools in the Muncie Community Schools district, it consistently underperforms on key metrics like test scores and chronic absenteeism. For example, West View Elementary and North View Elementary have significantly higher proficiency rates and lower chronic absenteeism. When looking at schools outside the Muncie district, such as Royerton Elementary and Selma Elementary, the performance gap becomes even more stark, with these higher-performing schools having much better test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3201 S Macedonia Ave
       Muncie, IN  47302


(765) 747-5401

District: Muncie Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
907th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,007 Help


Students who attend Grissom Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Southside Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  450

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.1%
Two or more races:
19.1%
African American:
13.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Grissom Elementary School ranks worse than 89.8% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 4th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Muncie Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.17. (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 Grissom Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (63.1%), two or more races (19.1%), African American (13.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grissom Elementary School is 14.5. 3 elementary schools in the Muncie Community Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Grissom Elementary School employs 31 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grissom Elementary School is $10,007, which is the 3rd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Muncie Community Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Muncie Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Muncie Community Schools 291st of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Grissom Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 44.19 627th 959 34.6%
2006 22.17 829th 961 13.7%
2007 29.67 784th 985 20.4%
2008 16.39 900th 996 9.6%
2009 11.77 929th 1003 7.4%
2010 7.02 970th 1009 3.9%
2011 16.53 924th 1025 9.9%
2012 22.53 868th 1015 14.5%
2013 24.31 884th 1035 14.6%
2014 36.42 785th 1036 24.2%
2015 25.97 843rd 1040 18.9%
2016 28.23 832nd 1046 20.5%
2017 16.26 901st 1033 12.8%
2018 4.75 984th 1027 4.2%
2019 3.84 999th 1031 3.1%
2021 5.55 986th 1016 3.0%
2022 5.36 992nd 1020 2.7%
2023 11.26 903rd 1016 11.1%
2024 12.17 907th 1010 10.2%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Grissom Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 496 38 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 537
1989 483 38 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 524
1990 488 36 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1991 518 46 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 567
1992 539 51 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 596
1993 529 58 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 592
1994 541 73 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 619
1995 469 54 1 0 0 n/a n/a 4 528
1996 469 54 1 0 0 n/a n/a 4 528
1997 486 45 1 7 0 n/a n/a 6 545
1998 453 38 2 0 0 n/a n/a 1 494
1999 436 32 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 471
2000 452 45 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 502
2001 447 51 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 498
2002 399 62 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 470
2003 399 62 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 470
2004 375 54 6 8 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2005 356 55 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 417
2006 388 65 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2007 351 63 5 2 1 n/a n/a 43 465
2008 354 57 5 2 1 n/a n/a 57 476
2009 362 46 3 2 2 n/a n/a 53 468
2010 450 77 2 2 0 n/a n/a 47 578
2011 400 82 0 8 8 0 52 0 550
2012 383 72 0 11 7 0 58 0 531
2013 336 85 0 8 2 0 60 0 491
2014 352 68 0 14 0 1 65 0 500
2015 321 64 0 22 2 1 69 0 479
2016 292 59 0 21 0 1 64 0 437
2017 219 54 1 11 0 2 56 0 343
2018 357 81 0 15 2 1 72 0 528
2019 339 79 0 16 0 2 75 0 511
2020 301 79 1 9 0 2 79 0 471
2021 292 76 2 7 0 3 71 0 451
2022 329 76 2 13 1 0 82 0 503
2023 284 61 0 18 0 1 86 0 450

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 Grissom Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 537 31.4 17.1 33.7
1989 524 31.5 16.6 35.9
1990 524 32.3 16.2 36.1
1991 567 32.6 17.3 33.9
1992 596 34.3 17.3 45.6
1993 592 37.0 16.0 42.7
1994 619 36.7 16.9 49.9
1995 528 33.0 16.0 55.2
1996 528 33.0 16.0 55.2
1997 545 35.2 15.5 55.7
1998 494 33.3 14.8 52.1
1999 471 31.0 15.2 65.2
2000 502 33.6 14.9 65.1
2001 498 33.2 15.0 59.6
2002 470 32.7 14.4 72.6
2003 470 32.7 14.4 72.6
2004 443 33.5 13.2 72.2
2005 417 32.5 12.8 71
2006 460 31.6 14.6 71.5
2007 465 n/a n/a 83.6
2008 476 33.0 14.4 86.6
2009 468 32.0 14.6 87
2010 578 36.0 16.0 89.1
2011 550 30.1 18.2 83.1
2012 531 33.0 16.0 87.6
2013 491 32.0 15.3 85.1
2014 500 27.0 18.5 88.2
2015 479 27.0 17.7 88.3
2016 437 26.0 16.8 89
2017 343 21.0 16.3 92.1
2018 528 31.0 17.0 85.4
2019 511 28.1 18.1 88.1
2020 471 29.6 15.8 80.9
2021 451 24.0 18.7 78
2022 503 30.7 16.3 76.7
2023 450 31.0 14.5 84.9

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 Grissom Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 537 31.4 17.1 33.7
1989 524 31.5 16.6 35.9
1990 524 32.3 16.2 36.1
1991 567 32.6 17.3 33.9
1992 596 34.3 17.3 45.6
1993 592 37.0 16.0 42.7
1994 619 36.7 16.9 49.9
1995 528 33.0 16.0 55.2
1996 528 33.0 16.0 55.2
1997 545 35.2 15.5 55.7
1998 494 33.3 14.8 52.1
1999 471 31.0 15.2 65.2
2000 502 33.6 14.9 65.1
2001 498 33.2 15.0 59.6
2002 470 32.7 14.4 72.6
2003 470 32.7 14.4 72.6
2004 443 33.5 13.2 72.2
2005 417 32.5 12.8 71
2006 460 31.6 14.6 71.5
2007 465 n/a n/a 83.6
2008 476 33.0 14.4 86.6
2009 468 32.0 14.6 87
2010 578 36.0 16.0 89.1
2011 550 30.1 18.2 83.1
2012 531 33.0 16.0 87.6
2013 491 32.0 15.3 85.1
2014 500 27.0 18.5 88.2
2015 479 27.0 17.7 88.3
2016 437 26.0 16.8 89
2017 343 21.0 16.3 92.1
2018 528 31.0 17.0 85.4
2019 511 28.1 18.1 88.1
2020 471 29.6 15.8 80.9
2021 451 24.0 18.7 78
2022 503 30.7 16.3 76.7
2023 450 31.0 14.5 84.9

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Grissom Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,068 (11.9%) $7,888 (88.1%) $8,956
2020 $1,282 (14.2%) $7,736 (85.8%) $9,018
2021 $2,404 (23.0%) $8,041 (77.0%) $10,445
2022 $2,317 (23.2%) $7,690 (76.8%) $10,007

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Grissom Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 999th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 903rd of 1016 Elementary schools
 8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grissom Elementary School)6.76.3
 0.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Muncie Community Schools)23.421.9
 1.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Grissom Elementary School)249.4
 14.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Muncie Community Schools)3727.8
 9.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Grissom Elementary School)11.920.7
 8.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Muncie Community Schools)30.326.3
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Grissom Elementary School)11.922.4
 10.5%
   4th Grade Math (Muncie Community Schools)33.631.9
 1.7%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Grissom Elementary School)9.515.8
 6.3%
   4th Grade Science (Muncie Community Schools)30.122.6
 7.5%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Grissom Elementary School)9.28.2
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Muncie Community Schools)27.922.9
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Grissom Elementary School)6.216.4
 10.2%
   5th Grade Math (Muncie Community Schools)27.625.7
 1.9%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Grissom Elementary School)16.914.8
 2.2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Muncie Community Schools)26.822.4
 4.4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students511450
 11.9%
African American7961
 22.8%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1618
 12.5%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White339284
 16.2%
Two or More Races7586
 14.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.1%84.9%
 3.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Grissom Elementary School

Grissom Elementary School ranks in the bottom 10.2% of Indiana elementary schools.

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

Middle : Southside Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 450 students attended Grissom Elementary School.

Students at Grissom Elementary School are 63% White, 19% Two or more races, 14% African American, 4% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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