Enrollment
426
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.6%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beiriger Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Beiriger Elementary School
Beiriger Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Griffith, Indiana, enrolling 426 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 47.6% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 426 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 551 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #227.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 426 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Griffith's public schools, it stands alongside Griffth Jr/Sr High School (1,112 students): Beiriger Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.2:1 vs 17.4:1).
Griffith Public Schools also operates Griffth Jr/Sr High School (1,112 students) and Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School (477 students) alongside Beiriger 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 Beiriger Elementary School compares
Beiriger 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,218
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Griffith Public Schools, which includes Beiriger Elementary School.
$11,218
Per student
-7%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.3%
State 64.9%
Federal 6.8%
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 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
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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.
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 (~426 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all schools in Griffith on the city page.
Is Beiriger Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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