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Mary Daly Elementary School
Elementary School · Elkhart Community Schools · Elkhart, IN
An Elkhart Community Schools elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1735 Strong Ave, Elkhart, IN 46514
- Math 10% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 11% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mary Daly Elementary School score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 61 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 11% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (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 40 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mary Daly 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 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat 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
$61,784
Median home value
$170,900
Median rent
$1,084/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
72.1%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46514; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 424 | Compare → |
| Montessori School of ElkhartPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.7 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| St Thomas the Apostle Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.7private | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 211 | Compare → |
| Hawthorne Early Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 1.9 mi | 133 | 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.
Elkhart Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #18 of 18
- District spending per student
- $15,145NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mary Daly Elementary School is listed in Elkhart Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mary Daly Elementary School
Mary Daly Elementary School is a public elementary school in Elkhart, IN, part of Elkhart Community Schools, serving approximately 458 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,812 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mary Daly Elementary School
What grades does Mary Daly Elementary School serve?
Mary Daly Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Mary Daly Elementary School?
Mary Daly Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 458 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Daly Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Daly Elementary School is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mary Daly Elementary School rank in IN?
Mary Daly Elementary School ranks #1,812 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Mary Daly Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mary Daly Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.1 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 Mary Daly Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mary Daly Elementary School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mary Daly Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mary Daly Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mary Daly Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mary Daly Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mary Daly Elementary School?
67.9% of students at Mary Daly 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 458
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Elkhart County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.9%
- Phone
- (574) 295-4870
- Area population (ZIP 46514)
- 41,480
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 46514; 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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