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Henry P Fieler Elementary School

407 W 61st Ave
Merrillville, IN 46410
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 444 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Henry P Fieler 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 444 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Henry P Fieler Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Henry P Fieler Elementary School's student population of 444 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
444 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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Henry P Fieler 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 Henry P Fieler Elementary School is 0.56, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1578 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Henry P Fieler Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Henry P Fieler 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.
10-14%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Henry P Fieler 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.
10-14%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Henry P Fieler 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
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
21%
15%
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Black
62%
13%
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White
9%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Henry P Fieler 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
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Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Henry P Fieler 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
65%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Henry P Fieler 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
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Henry P Fieler 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
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Henry P Fieler Elementary School's ranking?
Henry P Fieler Elementary School is ranked #1578 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Henry P Fieler Elementary School often compared to?
Henry P Fieler Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edgar L Miller Elementary School, Homer Iddings Elementary School, John Wood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Henry P Fieler Elementary School?
444 students attend Henry P Fieler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Henry P Fieler Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry P Fieler Elementary School?
Henry P Fieler Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Henry P Fieler Elementary School offer ?
Henry P Fieler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Henry P Fieler Elementary School part of?
Henry P Fieler Elementary School is part of Merrillville Community School Corp School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 444 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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