John Wood Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Merrillville, Indiana 46410 · Merrillville Community School Corp
#221 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana
#13220 of 50,301 nationally
About John Wood Elementary School
John Wood Elementary School is a public elementary located in Merrillville, in the Merrillville Community School Corp school district of Indiana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 227 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 67.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 221st of 1,053 ranked elementary schools in Indiana. Its strongest component is math proficiency (86th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 227.
There are 9 schools in Merrillville; John Wood Elementary School ranks 1st of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)72%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)58.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.8
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 Wood Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 227
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near John Wood Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Joan Martin Elementary School
Hobart · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
497 students · 4.2 km away
Hobart High School
Hobart · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,320 students · 4.7 km away
Hobart Middle School
Hobart · Public middle · Grades 6–8
905 students · 4.7 km away
Merrillville High School
Merrillville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,115 students · 5.8 km away
Pierce Middle School
Merrillville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
878 students · 6.0 km away
Veterans Elementary School at Mundell
Hobart · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
594 students · 6.0 km away
Liberty Elementary School
Hobart · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
398 students · 6.3 km away
Union Center Elementary School
Valparaiso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
386 students · 6.6 km away
Union Township Middle School
Valparaiso · Public middle · Grades 6–8
333 students · 6.8 km away
Wheeler High School
Valparaiso · Public high · Grades 9–12
387 students · 6.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Indiana with a comparable Enrollment.
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227 students
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228 students
Helmsburg Elementary School
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224 students
Washington Irving Neighborhood School 14
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230 students
Murdock Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades K–4
230 students
Summitville School
Summitville · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
230 students
Frequently asked questions
Is John Wood Elementary School a good school?
John Wood Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 67.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #221 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 Wood Elementary School rank in Indiana?
John Wood Elementary School ranks #221 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana and #13220 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend John Wood Elementary School?
John Wood Elementary School had 227 students in 2025.
Is John Wood Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
John Wood Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near John Wood Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of John Wood Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.