How do these schools compare?
| Metric | John Wood Elementary School | Pierce Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Merrillville, IN | Merrillville, IN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | middle |
| Enrollment | 227 | 878 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.8:1 | 14.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 54.0% | 59.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | John Wood Elementary School | Pierce Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,482 | $15,482 |
| District | Merrillville Community School Corp | Merrillville Community School Corp |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | John Wood Elementary School | Pierce Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18.9% | 6.6% |
| African American | 44.9% | 66.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29.1% | 20.8% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.3% | 5.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | John Wood Elementary School | Pierce Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 439:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 34.8% | 28.6% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 18 | 374 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.