- Enrollment
- 1,232
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gary, IN
Beveridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Beveridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180387000615
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beveridge Elementary School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Indiana schools.
- #7 of 8
- elementary schools in Gary · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 85.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Beveridge Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beveridge Elementary School ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Gary, IN.
School address
District: Gary Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180387000615 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Beveridge Elementary School grew from 310 students in 2022-23 to 343 in 2023-24 (+10.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 180387000615 · Gary, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
374 enr · 19.7:1 · 85.2% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: West Side Leadership Academy (1,232 students)
Beveridge Elementary School grew from 310 students in 2022-23 to 343 in 2023-24 (+10.6%). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Beveridge Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Side Lead
West Side Leadership Academy
1,232 students
- Glen Park Acad
Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn
566 students
- Frankie Woods 472
Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy
472 students
- Daniel Hale Wi 450
Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch
450 students
- This school 374
Beveridge Elementary School
374 students
- Gary Middle Sc 365
Gary Middle School
365 students
What this shows Beveridge Elementary School reports 374 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beveridge Elementary School compares
Beveridge 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 24% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.2% | ▲ 72% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 374 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
374
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 90% in Indiana - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
71.7%
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
$27,740
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 86.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
White 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.0, Beveridge Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Gary Community School Corp reports $27,740 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beveridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Side Leadership Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gary Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beveridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Gary
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Charter School of the Dunes
Standard public school
836 students 22:1 students per teacher
Aspire Charter Academy
Standard public school
684 students
Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn
Standard public school
566 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch
Standard public school
483 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch
Standard public school
450 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School
Standard public school
447 students 17.2:1 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 (~374 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beveridge Elementary School
How many students attend Beveridge Elementary School?
Beveridge Elementary School has 374 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gary, IN. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 343 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beveridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beveridge Elementary School is 19.7:1, which is 24% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beveridge Elementary School?
85.2% of students at Beveridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beveridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Beveridge Elementary School is African American at 86.1% of enrollment, in Gary, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beveridge Elementary School?
Beveridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower 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 Beveridge Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Gary?
By Resource Investment Index, Beveridge Elementary School ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Gary, 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 Gary on the city page.
What other schools are in Gary Community School Corp?
Besides Beveridge Elementary School, Gary Community School Corp also operates West Side Leadership Academy (1,232 students), Glen Park Acad for Excel in Lrn (566 students), and Frankie Woods Mccullough Academy (472 students). See the Gary Community School Corp district page for the complete list.