- Enrollment
- 1,327
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mishawaka, IN
Battell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Battell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180684001174
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Battell Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #6 of 7
- elementary schools in Mishawaka · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 74.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Battell Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Battell Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Mishawaka, IN.
School address
District: School City of Mishawaka · Indiana
NCES ID 180684001174 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Battell Elementary School grew from 290 students in 2022-23 to 305 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 180684001174 · Mishawaka, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
291 enr · 14.6:1 · 74.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Mishawaka High School (1,327 students)
Battell Elementary School grew from 290 students in 2022-23 to 305 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Battell Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mishawaka High
Mishawaka High School
1,327 students
- John J Young M
John J Young Middle School
709 students
- Lasalle Elemen 519
Lasalle Elementary School
519 students
- Beiger Element 504
Beiger Elementary School
504 students
- Liberty Elemen 446
Liberty Elementary School
446 students
- This school 291
Battell Elementary School
291 students
What this shows Battell Elementary School reports 291 students on the CCD universe file.
How Battell Elementary School compares
Battell 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.1% | ▲ 50% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 41% in Indiana - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.2%
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
$11,614
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
1
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.5%
African American 16.5%
Two or More 13.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Battell Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School City of Mishawaka reports $11,614 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Battell Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mishawaka High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John J Young Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lasalle Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beiger Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Battell Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Mishawaka
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Walt Disney Elementary School
Standard public school
512 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Liberty Elementary School
Standard public school
446 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Emmons Elementary School
Standard public school
422 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Meadow's Edge Elementary School
Standard public school
382 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Fred J Hums Elementary School
Standard public school
327 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Twin Branch Elementary School
Standard public school
300 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~291 students)
Frequently asked questions about Battell Elementary School
How many students attend Battell Elementary School?
Battell Elementary School has 291 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mishawaka, IN. CCD year-over-year: 290 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Battell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Battell Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 8% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 7% 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 Battell Elementary School?
74.1% of students at Battell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Battell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Battell Elementary School is White at 59.5% of enrollment, in Mishawaka, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Battell Elementary School?
Battell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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).
How does Battell Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Mishawaka?
By Resource Investment Index, Battell Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Mishawaka, 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 Mishawaka on the city page.
What other schools are in School City of Mishawaka?
Besides Battell Elementary School, School City of Mishawaka also operates Mishawaka High School (1,327 students), John J Young Middle School (709 students), and Lasalle Elementary School (519 students). See the School City of Mishawaka district page for the complete list.