- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bainbridge, IN
Bainbridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bainbridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180798001368
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bainbridge Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.8:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 46.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 456
- students enrolled
Bainbridge Elementary School has class sizes larger than 96% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Putnam Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180798001368 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Bainbridge Elementary School grew from 419 students in 2022-23 to 445 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 180798001368 · Bainbridge, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
456 enr · 22.8:1 · 46.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: North Putnam Sr High School (397 students)
Bainbridge Elementary School grew from 419 students in 2022-23 to 445 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Bainbridge Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bainbridge Elementary School
456 students
- North Putnam S
North Putnam Sr High School
397 students
- North Putnam M
North Putnam Middle School
299 students
- Roachdale Elem
Roachdale Elementary School
218 students
What this shows Bainbridge Elementary School reports 456 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bainbridge Elementary School compares
Bainbridge 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 | 22.8:1 | ▲ 43% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.1% | ▼ 7% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 96% in Indiana - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.3%
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
$11,437
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 456 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.3%
Two or More 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Largest group: White at 96.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.2, Bainbridge Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Putnam Community Schools reports $11,437 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bainbridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Putnam Sr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Putnam Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roachdale Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bainbridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Nationwide other 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 (~456 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bainbridge Elementary School
How many students attend Bainbridge Elementary School?
Bainbridge Elementary School has 456 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bainbridge, IN. CCD year-over-year: 419 (2022-23) → 445 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bainbridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bainbridge Elementary School is 22.8:1, which is 43% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bainbridge Elementary School?
46.1% of students at Bainbridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bainbridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bainbridge Elementary School is White at 96.3% of enrollment, in Bainbridge, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bainbridge Elementary School?
Bainbridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 North Putnam Community Schools?
Besides Bainbridge Elementary School, North Putnam Community Schools also operates North Putnam Sr High School (397 students), North Putnam Middle School (299 students), and Roachdale Elementary School (218 students). See the North Putnam Community Schools district page for the complete list.