- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Akron, IN
Akron Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Akron Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181137001836
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Akron Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Indiana schools.
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 52.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 354
- students enrolled
Akron Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Tippecanoe Valley School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181137001836 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Akron Elementary School shrank from 385 students in 2022-23 to 357 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE held 27.5 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 181137001836 · Akron, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 13.1:1 · 52.2% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Tippecanoe Valley High School (568 students)
Akron Elementary School shrank from 385 students in 2022-23 to 357 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE held 27.5 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Akron Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tippecanoe Val
Tippecanoe Valley High School
568 students
- Tippecanoe Val
Tippecanoe Valley Middle School
432 students
- Mentone Elemen
Mentone Elementary School
384 students
- This school
Akron Elementary School
354 students
What this shows Akron Elementary School reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
How Akron Elementary School compares
Akron Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.2% | ▲ 5% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 21% in Indiana - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,069
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
African American 1.1%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.2, Akron Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tippecanoe Valley School Corp reports $13,069 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Akron Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tippecanoe Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tippecanoe Valley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mentone Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Akron Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~354 students)
Frequently asked questions about Akron Elementary School
How many students attend Akron Elementary School?
Akron Elementary School has 354 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Akron, IN. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Akron Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Akron Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 17% 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 Akron Elementary School?
52.2% of students at Akron Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Akron Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Akron Elementary School is White at 81.1% of enrollment, in Akron, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Akron Elementary School?
Akron Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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).
What other schools are in Tippecanoe Valley School Corp?
Besides Akron Elementary School, Tippecanoe Valley School Corp also operates Tippecanoe Valley High School (568 students), Tippecanoe Valley Middle School (432 students), and Mentone Elementary School (384 students). See the Tippecanoe Valley School Corp district page for the complete list.