Very Good
#473 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 26% in state
Elm Road Elementary School
Elementary School · Penn-harris-madison School Corp · Mishawaka, IN
A Penn-harris-madison School Corp elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
59400 Elm Rd, Mishawaka, IN 46544
- Math 52% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elm Road Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (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 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Elm Road 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat 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
$57,873
Median home value
$151,100
Median rent
$1,018/mo
College educated
24.9%
Homeownership
66.4%
Poverty rate
18%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46544; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred J Hums Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–6 | 1.5 mi | 331 | Compare → |
| Beiger Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–6 | 2.3 mi | 498 | Compare → |
| Twin Branch Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–6 | 2.4 mi | 296 | Compare → |
| Emmons Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–6 | 2.5 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.
Penn-harris-madison School Corp
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #8 of 15
- District spending per student
- $11,141NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elm Road Elementary School is listed in Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elm Road Elementary School
Elm Road Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mishawaka, IN, part of Penn-harris-madison School Corp, serving approximately 515 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #473 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elm Road Elementary School
What grades does Elm Road Elementary School serve?
Elm Road Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Elm Road Elementary School?
Elm Road Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 515 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elm Road Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elm Road Elementary School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elm Road Elementary School rank in IN?
Elm Road Elementary School ranks #473 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Elm Road Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Elm Road Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Elm Road Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elm Road Elementary School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Elm Road Elementary School a charter school?
No, Elm Road Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elm Road Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Elm Road Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elm Road Elementary School?
41.2% of students at Elm Road 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 515
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- St. Joseph County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.6%
- Phone
- (574) 259-3743
- Area population (ZIP 46544)
- 31,138
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 35
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 46544; 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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