Ernest R Elliott Elementary School in Munster, Indiana on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Ernest R Elliott Elementary School is a suburban public school in Munster, Indiana that is part of School Town Of Munster. It serves 463 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 21.0:1. Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 5

463 Students

22 Teachers

8718 White Oak Ave

Munster, IN 46321 View local requests

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Ernest R Elliott Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Ernest R Elliott Elementary School Demographics

26%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

37%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Ernest R Elliott Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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