Jonas E. Salk Elementary School

Side entrance L and K, Salk Elementary, Schererville, IN.

Basketball court, next to school, Salk Elementary, Schererville, IN.

Salk Elementary School swings and playground, Schererville, IN.

Salk Elementary School playground with blue slide, Schererville, IN.

Salk Elementary School playground and sitting area, Schererville, IN.

Playing fields of Salk Elementary School, Schererville, IN.

Jonas E. Salk Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-4

3001 W 77th Ave, Merrillville, IN

West Merrillville Neighborhood

Merrillville Community School Corporation

565 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Nicholas Petralia

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1

Math Proficiency
47%

Reading Proficiency
42%

B-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

42%

Math Proficiency

47%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 13:1 Teachers 43	Full Time Teachers 43
Teachers in First or Second Year 8.6%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male 53.3%	Female 46.7%
Black 57.5%	Hispanic 23%
White 11.5%	Two or more races 6.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander 1.2%	Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

12/29/2019

It was a rough transition from another school but the principal, social worker and some teachers have made the transition to 3rd grade exceptional.

1.0 parent

6/21/2018

My son has suffered emotional abuse for the bullying of students and staff who sit by and watched what happend. After many reports of bullying incidents school Assistant Principle Ms. Coughlin told me she thought the boys were friends. After telling the school officials my son was told to kill himse...

1.0 parent

4/19/2018

Poor. No communication. Leadership does not lead. They wait for things to go away.

5.0 parent

2/1/2018

We have 2 children at this school and hate to ever have to leave! However, kids do grow up and we are grateful for the conscientious staff and wonderfully educators in all the grades! If ever a problem arises the parents are listened to and encouraged to take part in all aspects of their child's exp...

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$202K - $594K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$310,970

Median Lot Size

10,454 Sq Ft

% Renters

23%

Average Household Income

$94,903

% of College Grads

25.6%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,916 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

25.1%

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Jonas E. Salk Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-4 in Merrillville, IN and is served by the Merrillville Community School Corporation in Indiana. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 565 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Jonas E. Salk Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $310,970. Discover additional schools in the area, like Eagle Park Community School, Pierce Middle School, Aquinas Catholic Community School, and more. Learn more about what Merrillville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Jonas E. Salk Elementary School.

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