John Simatovich Elementary School
Regular School · Valparaiso, IN
John Simatovich Elementary School is a regular school school in Valparaiso, Indiana, serving grades PK–05 with 280 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 14.7:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 205 | 73% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 59 | 21% |
| Two or more races | 13 | 5% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0% |
| Asian | 1 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 280 | 140M / 140F |
English Language Learners: 6 (2% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 60-64% | 37.0% | 115 |
| Reading Proficiency | 45-49% | 42.2% | 115 |
| Science Proficiency | 30-39% | — | 39 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 280 | 100% |
Contact & Location
424 W 500 N
Valparaiso, IN 46385
Phone: (219)759-2508
Other Schools in District
- Union Center Elementary School Elementary
- Wheeler High School High
- Union Township Middle School Middle
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 46385) → CensusDepth.com
- Indiana population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Indiana teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
181170002218
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD