Fred J Hums Elementary School

Summary:

Fred J Hums Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mishawaka, Indiana, serving 325 students in grades K-6. This school stands out as a high-performing institution within the School City of Mishawaka district, consistently outperforming the district and state averages on ILEARN assessments in both English Language Arts and Math.

Fred J Hums' academic excellence is evident in its strong test scores, with 51.05% of students proficient or better in ELA and 57.89% in Math, compared to the district's 29.71% and 28.33%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking has also improved significantly, rising from 589 out of 1,031 Indiana elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 224 out of 1,010 in 2023-2024. However, the school's student population is relatively homogeneous, with 78.46% of students identifying as White, and the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has increased from 35% to 47.38% in recent years.

Comparing Fred J Hums to nearby schools in the School City of Mishawaka district, such as Lasalle Elementary, Battell Elementary, and Emmons Elementary, highlights the school's exceptional performance. However, Twin Branch Elementary, located just 0.87 miles away, has similar academic results, suggesting that factors beyond geographic proximity may contribute to a school's success.


Detail:

Public K-6

 3208 Harrison Rd
       Mishawaka, IN  46544


(574) 254-3800

District: School City of Mishawaka

SchoolDigger Rank:
224th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,325 Help


Students who attend Fred J Hums Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    John J Young Middle School
High:    Mishawaka High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  331

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.3%
Two or more races:
10.3%
Hispanic:
9.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fred J Hums Elementary School ranks better than 77.8% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 2nd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the School City of Mishawaka District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.97. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.3%), two or more races (10.3%), Hispanic (9.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the School City of Mishawaka District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fred J Hums Elementary School is 17.5. 5 elementary schools in the School City of Mishawaka District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Fred J Hums Elementary School employs 18.8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fred J Hums Elementary School is $9,325. 4 elementary schools in the School City of Mishawaka District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Fred J Hums Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

School City of Mishawaka:

SchoolDigger ranks School City of Mishawaka 257th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fred J Hums Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 66.91 97th 326 70.2%
2005 80.08 120th 959 87.5%
2006 61.99 386th 961 59.8%
2007 72.66 229th 985 76.8%
2008 81.73 113th 996 88.7%
2009 87.55 60th 1003 94.0%
2010 85.79 66th 1009 93.5%
2011 78.28 159th 1025 84.5%
2012 86.51 46th 1015 95.5%
2013 79.08 155th 1035 85.0%
2014 78.75 151st 1036 85.4%
2015 69.33 306th 1040 70.6%
2016 68.39 332nd 1046 68.3%
2017 53.91 548th 1033 47.0%
2018 49.54 587th 1027 42.8%
2019 48.43 589th 1031 42.9%
2021 60.64 402nd 1016 60.4%
2022 66.79 344th 1020 66.3%
2023 71.96 275th 1016 72.9%
2024 75.97 224th 1010 77.8%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Fred J Hums Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 316 3 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1989 331 2 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1990 330 4 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 336
1991 334 3 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 342
1992 344 3 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1993 351 5 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 359
1994 368 5 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 376
1995 376 7 3 1 0 n/a n/a 4 391
1996 376 7 3 1 0 n/a n/a 4 391
1997 401 3 2 2 0 n/a n/a 2 410
1998 388 4 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1999 368 3 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 384
2000 362 3 4 8 2 n/a n/a 0 379
2001 338 4 2 10 3 n/a n/a 0 357
2002 337 7 0 7 2 n/a n/a 0 353
2003 337 7 0 7 2 n/a n/a 0 353
2004 328 4 0 7 2 n/a n/a 0 341
2005 329 4 0 7 4 n/a n/a 0 344
2006 350 8 3 13 3 n/a n/a 0 377
2007 363 6 1 11 2 n/a n/a 18 401
2008 358 8 0 7 1 n/a n/a 20 394
2009 371 6 3 9 0 n/a n/a 21 410
2010 365 5 4 13 0 n/a n/a 19 406
2011 362 8 5 16 0 0 21 0 412
2012 327 8 4 18 0 0 12 0 369
2013 298 9 4 17 0 0 17 0 345
2014 277 6 5 21 0 1 18 0 328
2015 266 9 3 19 0 2 24 0 323
2016 270 13 3 20 1 0 23 0 330
2017 293 17 4 21 1 0 26 0 362
2018 281 14 3 31 2 0 23 0 354
2019 276 15 4 34 2 0 19 0 350
2020 289 16 2 30 3 0 18 0 358
2021 261 14 1 22 3 0 19 0 320
2022 273 10 1 25 5 0 22 0 336
2023 255 10 0 32 4 0 24 0 325
2024 246 15 0 32 4 0 34 0 331

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fred J Hums Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 326 17.1 19.0 12.9
1989 337 16.6 20.3 14.8
1990 336 15.3 21.9 11.6
1991 342 15.9 21.5 10.5
1992 353 15.2 23.2 16.4
1993 359 16.9 21.2 19.5
1994 376 17.9 21.0 17
1995 391 19.5 20.1 12.1
1996 391 19.5 20.1 12.1
1997 410 19.6 20.9 15.4
1998 399 20.6 19.4 10.5
1999 384 21.1 18.2 18.5
2000 379 20.8 18.2 19.3
2001 357 21.0 17.0 15.4
2002 353 20.2 17.5 22.9
2003 353 20.2 17.5 22.9
2004 341 18.3 18.6 17.9
2005 344 18.0 19.1 25.6
2006 377 18.8 20.1 22
2007 401 n/a n/a 22.7
2008 394 19.1 20.6 27.3
2009 410 21.6 19.0 28.5
2010 406 23.4 17.3 32.6
2011 412 23.8 17.2 34.5
2012 369 27.0 13.6 36.9
2013 345 22.0 15.6 37.7
2014 328 19.0 17.2 38.4
2015 323 17.0 19.0 44.3
2016 330 17.0 19.4 44.8
2017 362 20.0 18.1 47.2
2018 354 20.1 17.5 47.2
2019 350 20.0 17.4 46.3
2020 358 19.0 18.8 37.4
2021 320 30.0 10.6 35
2022 336 18.5 18.0 29.5
2023 325 20.0 16.1 47.4
2024 331 18.8 17.5 45.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fred J Hums Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 326 17.1 19.0 12.9
1989 337 16.6 20.3 14.8
1990 336 15.3 21.9 11.6
1991 342 15.9 21.5 10.5
1992 353 15.2 23.2 16.4
1993 359 16.9 21.2 19.5
1994 376 17.9 21.0 17
1995 391 19.5 20.1 12.1
1996 391 19.5 20.1 12.1
1997 410 19.6 20.9 15.4
1998 399 20.6 19.4 10.5
1999 384 21.1 18.2 18.5
2000 379 20.8 18.2 19.3
2001 357 21.0 17.0 15.4
2002 353 20.2 17.5 22.9
2003 353 20.2 17.5 22.9
2004 341 18.3 18.6 17.9
2005 344 18.0 19.1 25.6
2006 377 18.8 20.1 22
2007 401 n/a n/a 22.7
2008 394 19.1 20.6 27.3
2009 410 21.6 19.0 28.5
2010 406 23.4 17.3 32.6
2011 412 23.8 17.2 34.5
2012 369 27.0 13.6 36.9
2013 345 22.0 15.6 37.7
2014 328 19.0 17.2 38.4
2015 323 17.0 19.0 44.3
2016 330 17.0 19.4 44.8
2017 362 20.0 18.1 47.2
2018 354 20.1 17.5 47.2
2019 350 20.0 17.4 46.3
2020 358 19.0 18.8 37.4
2021 320 30.0 10.6 35
2022 336 18.5 18.0 29.5
2023 325 20.0 16.1 47.4
2024 331 18.8 17.5 45.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fred J Hums Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $137 (1.9%) $7,253 (98.1%) $7,390
2020 $206 (2.8%) $7,129 (97.2%) $7,336
2021 $513 (6.0%) $8,047 (94.0%) $8,560
2022 $1,444 (15.5%) $7,881 (84.5%) $9,325

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fred J Hums Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 589th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 275th of 1016 Elementary schools
 30.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fred J Hums Elementary School)41.761.9
 20.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (School City of Mishawaka)33.826.9
 6.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Fred J Hums Elementary School)66.761.9
 4.8%
   3rd Grade Math (School City of Mishawaka)46.936.8
 10.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fred J Hums Elementary School)5041.7
 8.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (School City of Mishawaka)2627.9
 1.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Fred J Hums Elementary School)44.435.4
 9%
   4th Grade Math (School City of Mishawaka)33.637.2
 3.6%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Fred J Hums Elementary School)41.727.1
 14.6%
   4th Grade Science (School City of Mishawaka)30.226.8
 3.4%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fred J Hums Elementary School)38.855.6
 16.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (School City of Mishawaka)35.629.2
 6.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Fred J Hums Elementary School)44.962.2
 17.3%
   5th Grade Math (School City of Mishawaka)34.629.7
 4.9%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Fred J Hums Elementary School)38.844.4
 5.6%
   5th Grade Social Studies (School City of Mishawaka)37.224.7
 12.5%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Fred J Hums Elementary School)53.560
 6.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (School City of Mishawaka)35.429.3
 6.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Fred J Hums Elementary School)37.262
 24.8%
   6th Grade Math (School City of Mishawaka)31.628.7
 2.9%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Fred J Hums Elementary School)39.548
 8.5%
   6th Grade Science (School City of Mishawaka)31.126
 5.1%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students350325
 7.1%
African American1510
 33.3%
American Indian24
 100%
Asian40
 100%
Hispanic3432
 5.9%
Pacific Islander00
White276255
 7.6%
Two or More Races1924
 26.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.3%47.4%
 1.1%


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Students who attend Fred J Hums Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : John J Young Middle School
High : Mishawaka High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 331 students attended Fred J Hums Elementary School.

Fred J Hums Elementary School ranks 224th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Fred J Hums Elementary School are 74% White, 10% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 5% African American, 1% American Indian.


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