John Simatovich Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Valparaiso, Indiana 46385 · Union Township School Corp
#120 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana
#9180 of 50,301 nationally
About John Simatovich Elementary School
John Simatovich Elementary School is a public elementary located in Valparaiso, in the Union Township School Corp school district of Indiana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 280 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 73.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 120th of 1,053 ranked elementary schools in Indiana. Its strongest component is math proficiency (91th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (51th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 280.
There are 23 schools in Valparaiso; John Simatovich Elementary School ranks 14th of 23 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)77%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)45.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for John Simatovich Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 45.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near John Simatovich Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Wheeler High School
Valparaiso · Public high · Grades 9–12
387 students · 4.0 km away
Union Township Middle School
Valparaiso · Public middle · Grades 6–8
333 students · 4.1 km away
South Haven Elementary School
Valparaiso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
311 students · 4.2 km away
Paul Saylor Elementary School
Valparaiso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
274 students · 4.3 km away
Union Center Elementary School
Valparaiso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
386 students · 4.6 km away
Portage High School
Portage · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,163 students · 5.3 km away
Valparaiso High School
Valparaiso · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,089 students · 6.9 km away
Cooks Corners Elementary School
Valparaiso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
487 students · 7.0 km away
Neighbors' New Vistas High School
Portage · Charter high · Grades 9–12
139 students · 7.1 km away
Hobart High School
Hobart · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,320 students · 7.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Indiana with a comparable Enrollment.
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280 students
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279 students
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
East Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–6
282 students
Daniel Wertz Elementary School
Evansville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
282 students
Parker Elementary School
New Castle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
278 students
Hayden Elementary School
Hayden · Public elementary · Grades K–6
284 students
Frequently asked questions
Is John Simatovich Elementary School a good school?
John Simatovich Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 73.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #120 of 1,053 in Indiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does John Simatovich Elementary School rank in Indiana?
John Simatovich Elementary School ranks #120 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana and #9180 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend John Simatovich Elementary School?
John Simatovich Elementary School had 280 students in 2025.
Is John Simatovich Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
John Simatovich Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near John Simatovich Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of John Simatovich Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.