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Grissom Elementary School

3201 S Macedonia Ave
Muncie, IN 47302
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Bottom 50%
Serving 450 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Grissom Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 450 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Grissom Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Grissom Elementary School's student population of 450 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
450 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Grissom Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grissom Elementary School is 0.55, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1738 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Grissom Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Grissom Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Grissom Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Grissom Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Grissom Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Grissom Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Grissom Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
14%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Grissom Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
63%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Grissom Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
19%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Grissom Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Grissom Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Grissom Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Grissom Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Grissom Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grissom Elementary School's ranking?
Grissom Elementary School is ranked #1738 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Grissom Elementary School often compared to?
Grissom Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South View Elementary School, Monroe Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Grissom Elementary School?
450 students attend Grissom Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Grissom Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grissom Elementary School?
Grissom Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Grissom Elementary School offer ?
Grissom Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Grissom Elementary School part of?
Grissom Elementary School is part of Muncie Community Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Grissom Elementary School located?
Grissom Elementary School is located in the Southside neighborhood of Muncie, IN. There are 2 other public schools located in Southside.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 450 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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