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Jonas E Salk Elementary School

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

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About Jonas E Salk Elementary School

Jonas E Salk Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 4 as a public school in Merrillville, Indiana. It reported 565 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Merrillville. With about 43.2 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 13.1 students per teacher. Merrillville Community School Corp runs 8 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Lake County. Within 5 miles there are 38 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address3001 W 77th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone(219) 650-5304
School districtMerrillville Community School Corp
GradesPreK to 4
Students (2024-25)565
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)43.2
Students per teacher13.1
Charter schoolNo
School typeRegular
LevelElementary
Locale (NCES)Suburb, large, Lake County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 180969001585). 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 Jonas E Salk Elementary School serve?

Jonas E Salk Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 4.

How many students attend Jonas E Salk Elementary School?

Jonas E Salk Elementary School reported 565 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jonas E Salk Elementary School?

About 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 565 students and 43.2 teachers in federal data.

Is Jonas E Salk Elementary School a public or charter school?

Jonas E Salk Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Jonas E Salk Elementary School in?

Jonas E Salk 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 Jonas E Salk Elementary School located?

Jonas E Salk Elementary School is at 3001 W 77th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410. The phone number is (219) 650-5304.

How many other schools are near Jonas E Salk Elementary School?

There are 38 other schools within 5 miles of Jonas E Salk Elementary School in our directory.

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