- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Highland, IN
Allen J Warren Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Allen J Warren 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 180456000762
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Allen J Warren Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Highland · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 44.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Allen J Warren Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Allen J Warren Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Highland, IN.
School address
District: School Town of Highland · Indiana
NCES ID 180456000762 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Allen J Warren Elementary School grew from 267 students in 2022-23 to 283 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE held 15.5 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 180456000762 · Highland, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
308 enr · 20.5:1 · 44.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland High School (971 students)
Allen J Warren Elementary School grew from 267 students in 2022-23 to 283 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE held 15.5 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Allen J Warren Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Highland High
Highland High School
971 students
- Highland Middl
Highland Middle School
774 students
- Southridge Ele
Southridge Elementary School
439 students
- Judith Morton 383
Judith Morton Johnston Elementary
383 students
- This school 308
Allen J Warren Elementary School
308 students
- Mildred Merkle 290
Mildred Merkley Elementary School
290 students
What this shows Allen J Warren Elementary School reports 308 students on the CCD universe file.
How Allen J Warren Elementary School compares
Allen J Warren Elementary School is a growing 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 | 20.5:1 | ▲ 29% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.6% | ▼ 10% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 308 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
308
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 92% in Indiana - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.4%
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
$10,938
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 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 36.7%
Hispanic or Latino 35.1%
African American 19.5%
Asian 4.5%
Two or More 4.2%
Largest group: White at 36.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Allen J Warren Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School Town of Highland reports $10,938 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Allen J Warren Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southridge Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Judith Morton Johnston Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mildred Merkley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Allen J Warren Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Highland
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~308 students)
Frequently asked questions about Allen J Warren Elementary School
How many students attend Allen J Warren Elementary School?
Allen J Warren Elementary School has 308 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Highland, IN. CCD year-over-year: 267 (2022-23) → 283 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Allen J Warren Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Allen J Warren Elementary School is 20.5:1, which is 29% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Allen J Warren Elementary School?
44.6% of students at Allen J Warren Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Allen J Warren Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Allen J Warren Elementary School is White at 36.7% of enrollment, in Highland, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Allen J Warren Elementary School?
Allen J Warren 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).
How does Allen J Warren Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Highland?
By Resource Investment Index, Allen J Warren Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Highland, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Highland on the city page.
What other schools are in School Town of Highland?
Besides Allen J Warren Elementary School, School Town of Highland also operates Highland High School (971 students), Highland Middle School (774 students), and Southridge Elementary School (439 students). See the School Town of Highland district page for the complete list.