- Enrollment
- 2,623
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Arcola, IN
Arcola School
Federal NCES profile for Arcola School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180825001413
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arcola School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 28.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 227
- students enrolled
Arcola School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Northwest Allen County Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180825001413 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Arcola School grew from 216 students in 2022-23 to 230 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 17.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 180825001413 · Arcola, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
227 enr · 15.1:1 · 28.7% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Carroll High School (2,623 students)
Arcola School grew from 216 students in 2022-23 to 230 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 17.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Arcola School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carroll High S
Carroll High School
2,623 students
- Maple Creek Mi 1,024
Maple Creek Middle School
1,024 students
- Carroll Middle 1,004
Carroll Middle School
1,004 students
- Aspen Meadow E 600
Aspen Meadow Elementary School
600 students
- Huntertown Ele 563
Huntertown Elementary School
563 students
- This school 227
Arcola School
227 students
What this shows Arcola School reports 227 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arcola School compares
Arcola 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.7% | ▼ 42% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 227 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
227
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Indiana - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,914
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 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.7%
Two or More 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.5, Arcola School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northwest Allen County Schools reports $10,914 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arcola School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Creek Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carroll Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aspen Meadow Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huntertown Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arcola School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,004
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~227 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arcola School
How many students attend Arcola School?
Arcola School has 227 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Arcola, IN. CCD year-over-year: 216 (2022-23) → 230 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arcola School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arcola School is 15.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 4% 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 Arcola School?
28.7% of students at Arcola School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arcola School?
The largest demographic group at Arcola School is White at 79.7% of enrollment, in Arcola, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arcola School?
Arcola School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Northwest Allen County Schools?
Besides Arcola School, Northwest Allen County Schools also operates Carroll High School (2,623 students), Maple Creek Middle School (1,024 students), and Carroll Middle School (1,004 students). See the Northwest Allen County Schools district page for the complete list.