- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Griffith, IN
Beiriger Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Beiriger Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180417000717
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beiriger Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Griffith · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 47.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Beiriger Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beiriger Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Griffith, IN.
School address
District: Griffith Public Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180417000717 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Beiriger Elementary School held near 455 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 180417000717 · Griffith, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 14.2:1 · 47.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Griffth Jr/Sr High School (1,112 students)
Beiriger Elementary School held near 455 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Beiriger Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Griffth Jr/Sr
Griffth Jr/Sr High School
1,112 students
- Elsie Wadswort
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School
477 students
- This school 426
Beiriger Elementary School
426 students
What this shows Beiriger Elementary School reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beiriger Elementary School compares
Beiriger Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.6% | ▼ 4% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 36% in Indiana - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.4%
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
$14,132
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.5%
Hispanic or Latino 35.9%
African American 17.8%
Two or More 4.7%
Largest group: White at 41.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Beiriger Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Griffith Public Schools reports $14,132 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beiriger Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Griffth Jr/Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beiriger Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Griffith
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~426 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beiriger Elementary School
How many students attend Beiriger Elementary School?
Beiriger Elementary School has 426 students enrolled. It is a public school in Griffith, IN. CCD year-over-year: 443 (2022-23) → 455 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beiriger Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beiriger Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 11% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% 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 Beiriger Elementary School?
47.6% of students at Beiriger Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beiriger Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Beiriger Elementary School is White at 41.5% of enrollment, in Griffith, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beiriger Elementary School?
Beiriger Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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).
How does Beiriger Elementary School rank among schools in Griffith?
By Resource Investment Index, Beiriger Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Griffith, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Griffith Public Schools?
Besides Beiriger Elementary School, Griffith Public Schools also operates Griffth Jr/Sr High School (1,112 students) and Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School (477 students). See the Griffith Public Schools district page for the complete list.