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John I Meister Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
3300 Jay St, Hobart, IN 46342 · (219) 962-1103 · Part of River Forest Community School Corporation
Students
373
Students per teacher
17:1
Free or reduced lunch
73%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
K–5
What stands out about John I Meister Elementary School
- Math proficiency 19 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 11 pts below the state
- Enrollment up 12% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency17%
State average 35.8%
Reading / language arts32%
State average 42.6%
Location
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3300 Jay St, Hobart
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten56
Grade 168
Grade 255
Grade 373
Grade 472
Grade 549
Enrollment over time
333’20
346’21
346’22
364’23
373’24
Up 12% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 45%White 36%Black 11%Two or more races 7%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.