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#1796 of 1,823 schools in IN
John I Meister Elementary School
Elementary School · River Forest Community Sch Corp · Hobart, IN
A River Forest Community Sch Corp elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3300 Jay St, Hobart, IN 46342
- Math 15% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 13% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John I Meister Elementary School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2020, to 14% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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
73.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John I Meister Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,430/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hobart), 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
$72,163
Median home value
$193,400
Median rent
$1,110/mo
College educated
21.4%
Homeownership
75.1%
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46342; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Hamilton Elementary SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 227 | Compare → |
| Early Learning Center-george EarleEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–K | 1.5 mi | 304 | Compare → |
| Liberty Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 1–5 | 1.5 mi | 408 | 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.
River Forest Community Sch Corp
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $10,637NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
John I Meister Elementary School is listed in River Forest Community Sch Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John I Meister Elementary School
John I Meister Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hobart, IN, part of River Forest Community Sch Corp, serving approximately 364 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,796 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John I Meister Elementary School
What grades does John I Meister Elementary School serve?
John I Meister Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend John I Meister Elementary School?
John I Meister Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 364 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John I Meister Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John I Meister Elementary School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John I Meister Elementary School rank in IN?
John I Meister Elementary School ranks #1,796 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is John I Meister Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
John I Meister Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 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 John I Meister Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John I Meister Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is John I Meister Elementary School a charter school?
No, John I Meister Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John I Meister Elementary School a Title I school?
No, John I Meister Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John I Meister Elementary School?
73.6% of students at John I Meister 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 364
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.2%
- Phone
- (219) 962-1103
- Area population (ZIP 46342)
- 32,525
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 46342; 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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