- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Albany, IN
Albany Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Albany Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180266000318
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Albany Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Indiana schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 59.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 267
- students enrolled
Albany Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Delaware Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180266000318 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Albany Elementary School shrank from 299 students in 2022-23 to 263 in 2023-24 (-12.0%).
Teacher FTE added 21.6 → 22.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 180266000318 · Albany, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
267 enr · 12.7:1 · 59.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Delta High School (848 students)
Albany Elementary School shrank from 299 students in 2022-23 to 263 in 2023-24 (-12.0%). Teacher FTE added 21.6 → 22.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Albany Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Delta High Sch
Delta High School
848 students
- Delta Middle S
Delta Middle School
602 students
- Royerton Eleme
Royerton Elementary School
596 students
- This school 267
Albany Elementary School
267 students
- Eaton Elementa 256
Eaton Elementary School
256 students
What this shows Albany Elementary School reports 267 students on the CCD universe file.
How Albany Elementary School compares
Albany 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.5% | ▲ 20% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
267
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 17% in Indiana - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,100
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 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.0%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.0, Albany Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Delaware Community School Corp reports $12,100 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Albany Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Delta Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Royerton Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eaton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Albany Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~267 students)
Frequently asked questions about Albany Elementary School
How many students attend Albany Elementary School?
Albany Elementary School has 267 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Albany, IN. CCD year-over-year: 299 (2022-23) → 263 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albany Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Albany Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 19% 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 Albany Elementary School?
59.5% of students at Albany Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Albany Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Albany Elementary School is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in Albany, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Albany Elementary School?
Albany Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Delaware Community School Corp?
Besides Albany Elementary School, Delaware Community School Corp also operates Delta High School (848 students), Delta Middle School (602 students), and Royerton Elementary School (596 students). See the Delaware Community School Corp district page for the complete list.