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#1176 of 1,823 schools in IN
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School
Elementary School · Griffith Public Schools · Griffith, IN
A Griffith Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
600 N Jay St, Griffith, IN 46319
- Math 51% proficient (2019)
- Reading 37% proficient (2019)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 26 points since 2016, to 44% in 2019, across a 11-year record (2009–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,129/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Griffith), 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
$75,976
Median home value
$194,300
Median rent
$1,162/mo
College educated
26%
Homeownership
73.4%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46319; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Griffith Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,132NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School is listed in Griffith Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School is a public elementary school in Griffith, IN, part of Griffith Public Schools, serving approximately 452 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,176 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School
What grades does Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School serve?
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School?
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 452 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School rank in IN?
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School ranks #1,176 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School a charter school?
No, Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School?
44.2% of students at Elsie Wadsworth 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 452
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.1%
- Phone
- (219) 923-4488
- Area population (ZIP 46319)
- 17,683
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 46319; 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, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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