INPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Homer Iddings Elementary School — School Profile & District Info
Primary|Merrillville, Indiana|Merrillville Community School Corp
Merrillville, IN 46410
School Profile
Grades
PK–4
Enrollment
471
Student:Teacher
14.7:1
Locale
Suburban
Econ. Disadvantaged
58.4%
Phone
(219)650-5302School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
20-24%
Math Proficiency
20-24%
Chronic Absenteeism
6.9%
SY 2019-20
Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
444
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
35
100% fully certified
Social Workers
1
Nurses
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,733
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$5,773
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$16,566
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 15%State 48%Local 37%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$338,685
+4.0% 1yr+32.7% 5yr
Chicago, IL metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
23.0%
Below 150% poverty line
7.0%
Unemployment rate
6.8%
Uninsured residents
10.1%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
1,181
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
1,110
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
294 (26%)
Other Health Impairment
201 (18%)
Autism
171 (15%)
Intellectual Disability
144 (13%)
Speech/Language Impairment
139 (13%)
Emotional Disturbance
82 (7%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
535
Current enrollment
Stable(-4% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Homer Iddings Elementary School
Homer Iddings Elementary School currently enrolls 471 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in IN.
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