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John Simatovich Elementary School

424 W 500 N
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 238 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Simatovich Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 238 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 10% in IN
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • 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

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

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
John Simatovich Elementary School's student population of 238 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
238 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 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
John Simatovich Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Simatovich Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than 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)
#125 out of 1763 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of John Simatovich Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of John Simatovich 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.
55-59%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of John Simatovich 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.
50-59%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of John Simatovich 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
13:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of John Simatovich Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in John Simatovich Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
17%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in John Simatovich Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in John Simatovich Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
74%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in John Simatovich 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
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in John Simatovich 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 John Simatovich Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of John Simatovich Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in John Simatovich 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
8%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in John Simatovich 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 John Simatovich Elementary School's ranking?
John Simatovich Elementary School is ranked #125 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are John Simatovich Elementary School often compared to?
John Simatovich Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cooks Corners Elementary School, Northview Elementary School, South Haven Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend John Simatovich Elementary School?
238 students attend John Simatovich Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of John Simatovich Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Simatovich Elementary School?
John Simatovich Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does John Simatovich Elementary School offer ?
John Simatovich Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is John Simatovich Elementary School part of?
John Simatovich Elementary School is part of Union Township School Corp School District.

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5   11/17/2009
They put on a very good Veterans Day program for all who came.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 238 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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