A
Very Good
91/100

James B Eads Elementary School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 8001 Harrison Ave, Munster, IN 46321
Overall
A
91/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
2.0 grade levels above the U.S. average · 95th percentile in Indiana
Growth
B
Students gain 1.20 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 63rd percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Indiana for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Indiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

91
Repit Score
out of 100
517
Students
enrolled
16.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%95/1002.0 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%63/100Students gain 1.20 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.87 in 2009–19; 82nd percentile in Indiana (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 15% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Indiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +15 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Indiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency59% (+12 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency70% (+25 pts vs. state avg 45%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Indiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%77%reading +8 pts, math +15 pts81st percentile (list)
Black45%45%reading +21 pts, math +17 pts86th percentile (list)
Hispanic47%62%reading +12 pts, math +20 pts85th percentile (list)
Asian95%95%reading +32 pts, math +24 pts100th percentile (list)
Low-income47%62%reading +12 pts, math +20 pts84th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 8001 Harrison Ave
City Munster
ZIP Code 46321
District 1807350
NCES School ID 180735001255
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 46321

Understanding the community around James B Eads Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $101,851
Per Capita Income $53,245
Poverty Rate 4.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 51.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.8%
High School or Higher 96.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $282,200
Median Rent $1,230
Owner-Occupied 86.5%
Renter-Occupied 13.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for James B Eads Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 41.4%
Hispanic/Latino 33.5%
Black 12.6%
Asian 6.4%
Two or More Races 6.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 517
Teachers (FTE) 31.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for James B Eads Elementary School?
James B Eads Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 91 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend James B Eads Elementary School?
James B Eads Elementary School has 517 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1.
What grades does James B Eads Elementary School serve?
James B Eads Elementary School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does James B Eads Elementary School receive per student?
James B Eads Elementary School receives $14,572 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around James B Eads Elementary School in 46321 ▼
Avg Home Value
$358,575
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,987
1-Year Change
+4.9%
% Renters
13.5%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026