Enrollment
456
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bainbridge Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bainbridge Elementary School
Bainbridge Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Bainbridge, Indiana, enrolling 456 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.8:1 is larger than about 96% of Indiana schools and 43% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 46.1% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 456 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 575 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #460, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 456 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
North Putnam Community Schools also operates North Putnam Sr High School (397 students) and North Putnam Middle School (299 students) alongside Bainbridge Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bainbridge Elementary School compares
Bainbridge Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,247
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Putnam Community Schools, which includes Bainbridge Elementary School.
$11,247
Per student
-7%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.5%
State 54.5%
Federal 8.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~456 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Bainbridge Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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