Very Good
#416 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 23% in state
Based on limited data
Jimtown Elementary School
Elementary School · Baugo Community Schools · Elkhart, IN
A Baugo Community Schools elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
58901 CR 3 S, Elkhart, IN 46517
- Math 77% proficient (2009)
- Reading 67% proficient (2009)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Jimtown Elementary School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2009 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Jimtown 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,615/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elkhart), 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
$53,263
Median home value
$168,500
Median rent
$942/mo
College educated
14.7%
Homeownership
61.4%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46517; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concord West Side Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–4 | 3.1 mi | 521 | Compare → |
| Mary Daly Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.1 | PK–6 | 3.3 mi | 458 | Compare → |
| Elkhart Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 517 | Compare → |
| Moran Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 3.4 mi | 411 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Baugo Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $10,808NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jimtown Elementary School is listed in Baugo Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jimtown Elementary School
Jimtown Elementary School is a public elementary school in Elkhart, IN, part of Baugo Community Schools, serving approximately 396 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #416 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jimtown Elementary School
What grades does Jimtown Elementary School serve?
Jimtown Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Jimtown Elementary School?
Jimtown Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 396 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jimtown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jimtown Elementary School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jimtown Elementary School rank in IN?
Jimtown Elementary School ranks #416 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Jimtown Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jimtown Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Jimtown Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jimtown Elementary School has 77% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Is Jimtown Elementary School a charter school?
No, Jimtown Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jimtown Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Jimtown Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jimtown Elementary School?
18.9% of students at Jimtown 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 396
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Elkhart County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.6%
- Phone
- (574) 522-0379
- Area population (ZIP 46517)
- 25,438
- Area average commute
- 19 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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 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.
- 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 46517; 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 2009 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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