- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monroe, IN
Adams Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Adams Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180006000006
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adams Central Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 29.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Adams Central Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Adams Central Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Monroe, IN.
School address
District: Adams Central Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180006000006 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Adams Central Elementary School held near 635 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 45.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 180006000006 · Monroe, IN Other · MID · TRAD
621 enr · 14.1:1 · 29.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Adams Central High School (412 students)
Adams Central Elementary School held near 635 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 45.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Adams Central Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Adams Central Elementary School
621 students
- Adams Central
Adams Central High School
412 students
- Adams Central
Adams Central Middle School
324 students
What this shows Adams Central Elementary School reports 621 students on the CCD universe file.
How Adams Central Elementary School compares
Adams Central Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.2% | ▼ 41% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 621 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
621
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 34% in Indiana - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
2.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,707
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 621 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 91.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.2, Adams Central Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Adams Central Community Schools reports $11,707 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Adams Central Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Central High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adams Central Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Adams Central Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~621 students)
Frequently asked questions about Adams Central Elementary School
How many students attend Adams Central Elementary School?
Adams Central Elementary School has 621 students enrolled. It is a public school in Monroe, IN. CCD year-over-year: 647 (2022-23) → 635 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adams Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adams Central Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Adams Central Elementary School?
29.2% of students at Adams Central Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adams Central Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Adams Central Elementary School is White at 91.9% of enrollment, in Monroe, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adams Central Elementary School?
Adams Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Adams Central Elementary School rank among public schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Adams Central Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Monroe, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Adams Central Community Schools?
Besides Adams Central Elementary School, Adams Central Community Schools also operates Adams Central High School (412 students) and Adams Central Middle School (324 students). See the Adams Central Community Schools district page for the complete list.