- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 37.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Arlington, IN
Arlington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Arlington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180975001591
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arlington Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.8:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 49.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 106
- students enrolled
Arlington Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Rush County Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180975001591 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Arlington Elementary School shrank from 140 students in 2022-23 to 116 in 2023-24 (-17.1%).
Teacher FTE held 12.1 → 12.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 180975001591 · Arlington, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
106 enr · 8.8:1 · 49.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Rushville Elementary School East (682 students)
Arlington Elementary School shrank from 140 students in 2022-23 to 116 in 2023-24 (-17.1%). Teacher FTE held 12.1 → 12.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Arlington Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rushville Elem
Rushville Elementary School East
682 students
- Rushville Cons
Rushville Consolidated High School
619 students
- Rushville Elem
Rushville Elementary School West
366 students
- Benjamin Rush
Benjamin Rush Middle School
300 students
- Milroy Element 165
Milroy Elementary School
165 students
- This school 106
Arlington Elementary School
106 students
What this shows Arlington Elementary School reports 106 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arlington Elementary School compares
Arlington 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 | 8.8:1 | ▼ 45% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.3% | ▼ 0% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 106 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
106
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 45% below state mean
Top 3% in Indiana - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.0%
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
$12,162
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 94.3%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Largest group: White at 94.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.9, Arlington Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rush County Schools reports $12,162 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arlington Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushville Elementary School East | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rushville Consolidated High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rushville Elementary School West | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Rush Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milroy Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arlington Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~106 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arlington Elementary School
How many students attend Arlington Elementary School?
Arlington Elementary School has 106 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Arlington, IN. CCD year-over-year: 140 (2022-23) → 116 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arlington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arlington Elementary School is 8.8:1, which is 45% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 44% 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 Arlington Elementary School?
49.3% of students at Arlington Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arlington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Arlington Elementary School is White at 94.3% of enrollment, in Arlington, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arlington Elementary School?
Arlington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Rush County Schools?
Besides Arlington Elementary School, Rush County Schools also operates Rushville Elementary School East (682 students), Rushville Consolidated High School (619 students), and Rushville Elementary School West (366 students). See the Rush County Schools district page for the complete list.