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John Wood Elementary School

Merrillville, Indiana · Grades PreK to 4 · Merrillville Community School Corp

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About John Wood Elementary School

Located in Merrillville, Indiana, John Wood Elementary School is a public school for pre-K through grade 4. Enrollment was 227 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Merrillville. With about 21 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 10.8 students per teacher. Families comparing options will find 26 other schools within 5 miles. Merrillville Community School Corp runs 8 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a rural area close to an urban area, in Lake County.

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School facts

Address	6100 E 73rd Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone	(219) 650-5305
School district	Merrillville Community School Corp
Grades	PreK to 4
Students (2024-25)	227
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	21
Students per teacher	10.8
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Rural, fringe, Lake County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 180969001584). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does John Wood Elementary School serve?

John Wood Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 4.

How many students attend John Wood Elementary School?

John Wood Elementary School reported 227 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

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

About 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 227 students and 21 teachers in federal data.

Is John Wood Elementary School a public or charter school?

John Wood Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is John Wood Elementary School in?

John Wood Elementary School is part of Merrillville Community School Corp. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/in/merrillville-community-school-corp/

Where is John Wood Elementary School located?

John Wood Elementary School is at 6100 E 73rd Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410. The phone number is (219) 650-5305.

How many other schools are near John Wood Elementary School?

There are 26 other schools within 5 miles of John Wood Elementary School in our directory.