Overview
John Simatovich Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in Valparaiso, Indiana. The school enrolls 237 students. It is part of the Union Township School Corp district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Indiana state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
237 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictUnion Township School Corp
County18127
CityValparaiso
ZIP46385
Charter SchoolNo
Magnet SchoolNo
Title INo
NCES School ID181170002218
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment237
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %44%
State Avg51%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)