Below Average
#1482 of 1,823 schools in IN
Henry P Fieler Elementary School
Elementary School · Merrillville Community School Corp · Merrillville, IN
A Merrillville Community School Corp elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
407 W 61st Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410
- Math 39% vs IN 48% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Henry P Fieler Elementary School score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 35 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Henry P Fieler Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low45/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,735
Median home value
$192,100
Median rent
$1,267/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
63.6%
Poverty rate
14.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46410; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Days Child Care CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.1 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Higher Institute of Arts & TechCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 227 | Compare → |
| Happy Days Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 1.2 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Homer Iddings Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–4 | 1.4 mi | 471 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Merrillville Community School Corp
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $10,733NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Henry P Fieler Elementary School is listed in Merrillville Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Henry P Fieler Elementary School
Henry P Fieler Elementary School is a public elementary school in Merrillville, IN, part of Merrillville Community School Corp, serving approximately 444 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,482 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Henry P Fieler Elementary School
What grades does Henry P Fieler Elementary School serve?
Henry P Fieler Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Henry P Fieler Elementary School?
Henry P Fieler Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 444 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry P Fieler Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry P Fieler Elementary School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Henry P Fieler Elementary School rank in IN?
Henry P Fieler Elementary School ranks #1,482 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Henry P Fieler Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Henry P Fieler Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Henry P Fieler Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Henry P Fieler Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Henry P Fieler Elementary School a charter school?
No, Henry P Fieler Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Henry P Fieler Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Henry P Fieler Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Henry P Fieler Elementary School?
70.9% of students at Henry P Fieler 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 444
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.4%
- Phone
- (219) 650-5301
- Area population (ZIP 46410)
- 38,803
- Area average commute
- 32 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 46410; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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