John Wood Elementary School
Public
Elementary Grades PK–4
Part of Merrillville Community School Corp
6100 E 73rd Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410 · (219) 650-5305
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Academic performance
Math proficiency37%
State average 35.8%
Reading / language arts27%
State average 42.6%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
227Students enrolled
11:1Student–teacher ratio
59%Free / reduced lunch
RuralSetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten45
Grade 148
Grade 239
Grade 349
Grade 446
Students
Black · 45%102
Hispanic · 29%66
White · 19%43
Two or more races · 5%12
Asian · 1%3
American Indian/Alaska Native · 0%1
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
311’20
310’21
315’22
292’23
227’24
Location
6100 E 73rd Ave Merrillville
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.