- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rochester, IN
Caston Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Caston Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180141000206
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caston Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 59.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Caston Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caston Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Rochester, IN.
School address
District: Caston School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180141000206 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Caston Elementary School grew from 391 students in 2022-23 to 414 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 180141000206 · Rochester, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
381 enr · 14.7:1 · 59.8% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Caston Jr-Sr High School (435 students)
Caston Elementary School grew from 391 students in 2022-23 to 414 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
How Caston Elementary School compares
Caston 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.8% | ▲ 21% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in Indiana - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,362
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 127 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 93.4%
Two or More 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.6, Caston Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Caston School Corporation reports $11,362 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Caston Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caston Jr-Sr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caston Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in Rochester
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~381 students)
Frequently asked questions about Caston Elementary School
How many students attend Caston Elementary School?
Caston Elementary School has 381 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rochester, IN. CCD year-over-year: 391 (2022-23) → 414 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caston Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Caston Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 6% 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 Caston Elementary School?
59.8% of students at Caston Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caston Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Caston Elementary School is White at 93.4% of enrollment, in Rochester, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caston Elementary School?
Caston Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Caston Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, Caston Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Rochester, 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 Rochester on the city page.
What other schools are in Caston School Corporation?
Besides Caston Elementary School, Caston School Corporation also operates Caston Jr-Sr High School (435 students). See the Caston School Corporation district page for the complete list.