At a glance
Reported students
554
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana elementary enrollment
76th percentile
Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
620
James B Eads Elementary School: 554 reported students.
State peer staffing position
64th percentile
15.7:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 508
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.9:1
What the reported data says about James B Eads Elementary School
James B Eads Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Munster. It is one of 5 current school records connected to School Town of Munster. NCES reports 554 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 434 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 76th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.7:1, close to the Indiana median of 15:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (38.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (34.5%). English learners represent 8.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking James B Eads Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 15.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.32 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White38.3%
- Hispanic34.5%
- Black14.8%
- Asian5.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in School Town of Munster
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Frank H Hammond Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
620 reported students
Ernest R Elliott Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
463 reported students
Wilbur Wright Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
990 reported students
Munster High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,474 reported students
Public schools near James B Eads Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolidge Elementary School Elementary · Lansing SD 158 | KG–05 | 670 | 1 mi |
| Thomas A Edison Elementary School Elementary · School City of Hammond | PK–06 | 705 | 1.2 mi |
| Frank O'Bannon Elementary School Elementary · School City of Hammond | PK–06 | 557 | 1.3 mi |
| Lester Crawl Primary Ctr Elementary · Lansing SD 158 | PK–01 | 135 | 1.4 mi |
| Ernest R Elliott Elementary School Elementary · School Town of Munster | KG–05 | 463 | 1.5 mi |
| Reavis Elem School Elementary · Lansing SD 158 | KG–05 | 362 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about James B Eads Elementary School
What grades does James B Eads Elementary School serve?
James B Eads Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in School Town of Munster.
How many students attend James B Eads Elementary School?
James B Eads Elementary School reported 554 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 76th percentile among 1,053 Indiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 508 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at James B Eads Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 15.7:1, based on 554 students and 35.32 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is James B Eads Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
James B Eads Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on School Town of Munster attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of James B Eads Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
30.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is James B Eads Elementary School in?
James B Eads Elementary School is part of School Town of Munster, based in Munster, IN, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near James B Eads Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Coolidge Elementary School (1 mi), Thomas A Edison Elementary School (1.2 mi), Frank O'Bannon Elementary School (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.