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#1400 of 1,823 schools in IN
Battell Elementary School
Elementary School · School City of Mishawaka · Mishawaka, IN
A School City of Mishawaka elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
715 E Broadway, Mishawaka, IN 46545
- Math 36% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Battell Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Battell Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,808/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mishawaka), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,889
Median home value
$174,700
Median rent
$986/mo
College educated
31.4%
Homeownership
49.4%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46545; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 422 | Compare → |
| Beiger Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 498 | Compare → |
| New Vision Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Emmons Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–6 | 1.4 mi | 469 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
School City of Mishawaka
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #3 of 10
- District spending per student
- $11,614NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Battell Elementary School is listed in School City of Mishawaka; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Battell Elementary School
Battell Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mishawaka, IN, part of School City of Mishawaka, serving approximately 305 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,400 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Battell Elementary School
What grades does Battell Elementary School serve?
Battell Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Battell Elementary School?
Battell Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 305 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Battell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Battell Elementary School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Battell Elementary School rank in IN?
Battell Elementary School ranks #1,400 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Battell Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Battell Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Battell Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Battell Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Battell Elementary School a charter school?
No, Battell Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Battell Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Battell Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Battell Elementary School?
68.9% of students at Battell Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 305
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- St. Joseph County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.5%
- Phone
- (574) 254-3900
- Area population (ZIP 46545)
- 26,581
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46545; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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