- Enrollment
- 1,327
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mishawaka, IN
Beiger Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Beiger Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180684001175
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beiger Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Mishawaka · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 59.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Beiger Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beiger Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Mishawaka, IN.
School address
District: School City of Mishawaka · Indiana
NCES ID 180684001175 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Beiger Elementary School shrank from 546 students in 2022-23 to 498 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE held 28.3 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 180684001175 · Mishawaka, IN Other · MID · TRAD
504 enr · 18:1 · 59.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Mishawaka High School (1,327 students)
Beiger Elementary School shrank from 546 students in 2022-23 to 498 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE held 28.3 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Beiger 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
- This school 504
Beiger Elementary School
504 students
- Liberty Elemen 446
Liberty Elementary School
446 students
- Emmons Element 422
Emmons Elementary School
422 students
What this shows Beiger Elementary School reports 504 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beiger Elementary School compares
Beiger 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.5% | ▲ 20% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 80% in Indiana - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.2%
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
16
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.7%
Two or More 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
African American 8.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Beiger 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 Beiger Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mishawaka High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John J Young Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lasalle Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Emmons Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beiger 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
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Mishawaka
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lasalle Elementary School
Standard public school
519 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Elm Road Elementary School
Standard public school
503 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Bittersweet Elementary School
Standard public school
494 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Elsie Rogers Elementary School
Standard public school
361 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Oaklawn Campus Program
Special-education school
58 students 29:1 students per teacher
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 (~504 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beiger Elementary School
How many students attend Beiger Elementary School?
Beiger Elementary School has 504 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mishawaka, IN. CCD year-over-year: 546 (2022-23) → 498 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beiger Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beiger Elementary School is 18:1, which is 13% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beiger Elementary School?
59.5% of students at Beiger Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beiger Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Beiger Elementary School is White at 68.7% of enrollment, in Mishawaka, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beiger Elementary School?
Beiger Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Beiger Elementary School rank among schools in Mishawaka?
By Resource Investment Index, Beiger Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 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 schools in Mishawaka on the city page.
What other schools are in School City of Mishawaka?
Besides Beiger 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.