How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Virgil I Grissom Middle School | Walt Disney Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Mishawaka, IN | Mishawaka, IN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | elementary |
| Enrollment | 662 | 512 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.8:1 | 16.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 43.2% | 53.2% |
| 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 | Virgil I Grissom Middle School | Walt Disney Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,050 | $12,050 |
| District | Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp | Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Virgil I Grissom Middle School | Walt Disney Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68.0% | 38.1% |
| African American | 8.8% | 30.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.2% | 13.7% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 7.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 9.5% | 8.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Virgil I Grissom Middle School | Walt Disney Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 220.7:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.3% | 11.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
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.