Arthur P Melton Elementary School serves 468 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
468 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
95%
13%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Arthur P Melton Elementary School?
468 students attend Arthur P Melton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Arthur P Melton Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Arthur P Melton Elementary School offer ?
Arthur P Melton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Arthur P Melton Elementary School part of?
Arthur P Melton Elementary School is part of Gary Community School Corporation School District.
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