What grades does John I Meister Elementary School serve?

John I Meister Elementary School is a Primary school serving students in Hobart, IN. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is John I Meister Elementary School located?

John I Meister Elementary School is located at Hobart, IN in a urban area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at John I Meister Elementary School?

John I Meister Elementary School has a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1.

What schools are in Hobart, IN?

Hobart, IN is served by the local school district. John I Meister Elementary School is one of the Primary schools in the area.

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John I Meister Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Hobart, Indiana|River Forest Community Sch Corp

Hobart, IN 46342

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Sep

Mon

Labor Day-No SchoolHoliday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Sep

Wed

Elementary Progress ReportsEvent

Sep

Thu

5th Grade Camp TecumsehEvent

Oct

Fri

End of First TermEvent

Oct

Mon

Fall Break-No SchoolBreak

Oct

Mon

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School Profile

Grades

K–5

Enrollment

364

Student:Teacher

15.8:1

Locale

Suburban

District

River Forest Community Sch Corp

Econ. Disadvantaged

73.6%

Phone

(219)962-1103

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

30-34%

Math Proficiency

15-19%

Chronic Absenteeism

18.5%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

2 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1

Near average in IN

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

350

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,637

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$5,576

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$15,580

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 25%State 54%Local 21%

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

328

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

315

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

87%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

108 (34%)

Other Health Impairment

64 (20%)

Intellectual Disability

36 (11%)

Speech/Language Impairment

35 (11%)

Autism

33 (10%)

Emotional Disturbance

19 (6%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

373

Current enrollment

Growing(+12% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Labor Day-No School

Holiday

Wed, Sep 9, 2026

Elementary Progress Reports

Event

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

5th Grade Camp Tecumseh

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day-No School	Holiday	—
Wed, Sep 9, 2026	Elementary Progress Reports	Event	—
Thu, Sep 24, 2026	5th Grade Camp Tecumseh	Event	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	End of First Term	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Fall Break-No School	Break	—
Mon, Oct 19, 2026	First Day of Second Term	Event	—
Tue, Oct 20, 2026	MS/HS Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences	Staff Day	—
Tue, Oct 27, 2026	Elementary-Parent/Teacher Conferences	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 18, 2026	Elementary Progress Reports	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Vacation-No School	Break	—
Tue, Dec 15, 2026	Meister Elemntary Holiday Program	Holiday	—
Wed, Dec 16, 2026	Evans Elementary Holiday Program	Holiday	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	End of Second Term	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break-No School	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Second Semester Orientation Day	Event	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Class Resumes-First Day of 3rd Term	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King, Jr. Day-No School	Event	—
Wed, Feb 3, 2027	Elementary Progress Reports	Event	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	No School	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day-No School	Holiday	—
Fri, Mar 19, 2027	End of 3rd Term	Event	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	Spring Break-No School	Break	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	First Day of 4th Term	Event	—
Tue, Mar 30, 2027	MS/HS Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences	Staff Day	—
Tue, Apr 6, 2027	Elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences	Staff Day	—
Tue, Apr 13, 2027	Kindergarten Registration	Event	—
Thu, Apr 15, 2027	Kindergarten Registration	Event	—
Fri, Apr 30, 2027	Pre-Kindergarten Registration	Event	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	End of 4th Term-Last Day for Students	Event	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Records Day	Event	—
Tue, Jun 1, 2027	Summer School	Event	—
Thu, Jun 3, 2027	Graduation	Event	—
Mon, Jun 7, 2027	Summer School	Event	—
Mon, Jun 14, 2027	Summer School	Event	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about John I Meister Elementary School

John I Meister Elementary School has a total enrollment of 364 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of the local school district in Hobart, IN.