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:
907^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,007

Students who attend Grissom Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Southside Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 451

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.6%

Two or more races:

17.3%

African American:

14.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Grissom Elementary School ranks worse than 89.8% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 4^th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Muncie Community Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.17. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Student population at Grissom Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (63.6%), two or more races (17.3%), African American (14.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 63% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grissom Elementary School is 13.5, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Muncie Community Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Grissom Elementary School employs 33.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grissom Elementary School is $10,007, which is the 3^rd 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 291^st 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
2005	44.19	627^th	959	34.6%
2006	22.17	829^th	961	13.7%
2007	29.67	784^th	985	20.4%
2008	16.39	900^th	996	9.6%
2009	11.77	929^th	1003	7.4%
2010	7.02	970^th	1009	3.9%
2011	16.53	924^th	1025	9.9%
2012	22.53	868^th	1015	14.5%
2013	24.31	884^th	1035	14.6%
2014	36.42	785^th	1036	24.2%
2015	25.97	843^rd	1040	18.9%
2016	28.23	832^nd	1046	20.5%
2017	16.26	901^st	1033	12.8%
2018	4.75	984^th	1027	4.2%
2019	3.84	999^th	1031	3.1%
2021	5.55	986^th	1016	3.0%
2022	5.36	992^nd	1020	2.7%
2023	11.26	903^rd	1016	11.1%
2024	12.17	907^th	1010	10.2%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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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
2024	287	65	2	18	1	0	78	0	451

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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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
2024	451	33.2	13.5	63

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
2024	451	33.2	13.5	63

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 999^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 903^rd 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)	6.7	6.3	0.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Muncie Community Schools)	23.4	21.9	1.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Grissom Elementary School)	24	9.4	14.6%
3rd Grade Math (Muncie Community Schools)	37	27.8	9.2%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Grissom Elementary School)	11.9	20.7	8.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Muncie Community Schools)	30.3	26.3	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Grissom Elementary School)	11.9	22.4	10.5%
4th Grade Math (Muncie Community Schools)	33.6	31.9	1.7%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Grissom Elementary School)	9.5	15.8	6.3%
4th Grade Science (Muncie Community Schools)	30.1	22.6	7.5%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Grissom Elementary School)	9.2	8.2	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Muncie Community Schools)	27.9	22.9	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Grissom Elementary School)	6.2	16.4	10.2%
5th Grade Math (Muncie Community Schools)	27.6	25.7	1.9%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Grissom Elementary School)	16.9	14.8	2.2%
5th Grade Social Studies (Muncie Community Schools)	26.8	22.4	4.4%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	511	450	11.9%
African American	79	61	22.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	16	18	12.5%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	339	284	16.2%
Two or More Races	75	86	14.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	88.1%	84.9%	3.2%

Schools Near Grissom Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)							ILEARN Math (2024)							ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Grissom Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3201 S Macedonia Ave	Muncie	47302	Delaware County	Muncie Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 747-5401	451	33	13.5	63.0%	287 (63.6%)	65 (14.4%)	18 (4.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (17.3%)	12.2	907^th of 1010 public elementary schools	10.2%		11.3	903^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	11.1%	4	7.1	17.0	18.2				13.5	14.1	20.8	16.4				16.8	21.8	$10,007	$2,317	$7,690
Inspire Academy - A School of Inquiry	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	2801 E 16th St	Muncie	47302	Delaware County	Inspire Academy - A School of Inquiry	Yes	No	No	Yes	(765) 216-7980	194	7	27.7	99.5%	115 (59.3%)	38 (19.6%)	11 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	29 (14.9%)	6	986^th of 1010 public elementary schools	2.4%		5.3	994^th of 1016 public elementary schools	2.2%	8	5.0	15.8	11.8	0.0	22.7	12.5	11.4	20.0	5.3	12.5	0.0	5.0	0.0	7.3	0.0	$14,597	$3,508	$11,089
South View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2100 S Franklin	Muncie	47302	Delaware County	Muncie Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 747-5226	498	35	14.3	68.1%	274 (55.0%)	93 (18.7%)	29 (5.8%)	16 (3.2%)	8 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (15.7%)	6.5	976^th of 1010 public elementary schools	3.4%		4.3	1011^th of 1016 public elementary schools	0.5%	35	7.4	12.0	9.9				10.0	9.4	16.0	8.8				11.5	4.9	$9,651	$2,183	$7,469
East Washington Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	1000 E Washington	Muncie	47305	Delaware County	Muncie Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 747-5434	491	31	15.8	52.5%	288 (58.7%)	113 (23.0%)	18 (3.7%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	68 (13.8%)	63	374^th of 1010 public elementary schools	63.0%		61.8	394^th of 1016 public elementary schools	61.2%	20	48.7	43.1	42.9				44.9	52.6	52.8	41.6				48.9	41.6	$10,135	$1,824	$8,311
Longfellow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1900 E Centennial	Muncie	47303	Delaware County	Muncie Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 747-5410	332	24	13.8	69.0%	92 (27.7%)	144 (43.4%)	15 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	79 (23.8%)	10.6	924^th of 1010 public elementary schools	8.5%		8.6	935^th of 1016 public elementary schools	8.0%	11	12.2	19.4	15.2				15.3	20.4	22.2	8.7				16.8	10.9	$10,641	$2,301	$8,341
West View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3401 W Gilbert St	Muncie	47304	Delaware County	Muncie Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 747-5437	490	32	15.2	48.0%	287 (58.6%)	67 (13.7%)	51 (10.4%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	78 (15.9%)	31.5	713^th of 1010 public elementary schools	29.4%		36.1	671^st of 1016 public elementary schools	34.0%	42	19.4	32.5	23.3				25.2	37.3	52.0	25.6				37.6	22.2	$8,800	$1,467	$7,333
Cowan Elementary School	Public	K-6	1000 W Cr 600 S	Muncie	47302	Delaware County	Cowan Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 289-7129	436	29	15.2	55.0%	382 (87.6%)	3 (0.7%)	19 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.3%)	61	401^st of 1010 public elementary schools	60.3%		47.7	563^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	44.6%	162	32.2	25.4	31.9	47.7			34.5	55.9	50.9	48.6	56.9			52.9	51.4	$8,376	$516	$7,861
North View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	807 W Yale Ave	Muncie	47304	Delaware County	Muncie Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 747-5422	390	26	15.0	49.0%	203 (52.1%)	80 (20.5%)	11 (2.8%)	26 (6.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	68 (17.4%)	39.8	633^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	37.3%		51.2	528^th of 1016 public elementary schools	48.0%	105	13.3	41.9	36.7				30.4	36.7	43.6	36.7				39.2	30.6	$9,240	$1,675	$7,564
Selma Elementary School	Public	K-5	200 S East St	Selma	47383	Delaware County	Liberty-Perry Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 282-2455	547	32	17.0		497 (90.9%)	5 (0.9%)	16 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.9%)	82.5	158^th of 1010 public elementary schools	84.4%		84.9	128^th of 1016 public elementary schools	87.4%	30	44.1	68.0	57.1				57.0	65.5	78.4	55.1				66.3	45.9	$9,062	$1,109	$7,953
Yorktown Elementary School	Public	3-5	8810 W Smith St	Yorktown	47396	Delaware County	Yorktown Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 759-2770	662	36	18.2	37.5%	546 (82.5%)	28 (4.2%)	24 (3.6%)	19 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (6.8%)	68.1	316^th of 1010 public elementary schools	68.7%		73.5	256^th of 1016 public elementary schools	74.8%	60	43.3	39.7	48.0				43.7	66.2	49.8	48.9				54.8	48.4	$8,579	$832	$7,747

Frequently Asked Questions about Grissom Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Grissom Elementary School?

Students at Grissom Elementary School are 64% White, 17% Two or more races, 14% African American, 4% Hispanic.

How many students attend Grissom Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 451 students attended Grissom Elementary School.

What district is Grissom Elementary School in?

Muncie Community Schools

What schools do graduates of Grissom Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Southside Middle School

Is Grissom Elementary School a good school?

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

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