Ernest R Elliott Elementary School

Ernest R Elliott Elementary School serves 487 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Munster, Indiana, establishing itself as one of the state's standout elementary schools. With a student-teacher ratio of 17.4:1 supported by 28 full-time equivalent teachers, the school provides personalized attention that contributes to impressive academic outcomes. The school's strong performance is reflected in its MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and remarkable state ranking of 157th out of 1,831 Indiana elementary schools, placing it in the 92nd percentile statewide.

Students demonstrate solid mathematical proficiency, with 74% scoring proficient or above across grade levels. The school's academic score of 9.6 out of 10 underscores the quality education families can expect. Elliott Elementary benefits from its location in an affluent and educated community where 48% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher and the median household income reaches $101,851.

The neighborhood's low poverty rate of 7.3% reflects the stable, supportive environment that helps foster student success. The school sits in a well-established suburban setting in Lake County, providing families with the advantages of small-town community feel while maintaining access to broader metropolitan resources and opportunities.