INPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24
John I Meister Elementary School — School Profile & District Info
Primary|Hobart, Indiana|River Forest Community Sch Corp
Hobart, IN 46342
School Profile
Grades
K–5
Enrollment
364
Student:Teacher
15.8:1
Locale
Suburban
District
River Forest Community Sch CorpEcon. Disadvantaged
73.6%
Phone
(219)962-1103School 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
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Near average in INDistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,637
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 25%State 54%Local 21%
Community Context
Median Home Value
$338,685
+4.0% YoY
Chicago, IL metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
373
Current enrollment
Growing(+12% 5yr)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.
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