- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lebanon, IN
Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180579001038
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Lebanon · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 24.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Lebanon, IN.
School address
District: Lebanon Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180579001038 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Central Elementary School shrank from 337 students in 2022-23 to 301 in 2023-24 (-10.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.7 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 180579001038 · Lebanon, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
339 enr · 15.4:1 · 24.9% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Lebanon Senior High School (1,070 students)
Central Elementary School shrank from 337 students in 2022-23 to 301 in 2023-24 (-10.7%). Teacher FTE lost 22.7 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Central Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lebanon Senior
Lebanon Senior High School
1,070 students
- Lebanon Middle
Lebanon Middle School
849 students
- Perry Worth El
Perry Worth Elementary School
601 students
- Harney Element
Harney Elementary School
448 students
- Hattie B Stoke 394
Hattie B Stokes Elementary School
394 students
- This school 339
Central Elementary School
339 students
What this shows Central Elementary School reports 339 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Elementary School compares
Central 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.9% | ▼ 50% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 339 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
339
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Indiana - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,080
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
32
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
African American 2.7%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.8, Central Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lebanon Community School Corp reports $13,080 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lebanon Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry Worth Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harney Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hattie B Stokes Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 849
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Lebanon
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 (~339 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elementary School
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has 339 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lebanon, IN. CCD year-over-year: 337 (2022-23) → 301 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 2% 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 Central Elementary School?
24.9% of students at Central Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Central Elementary School is White at 88.8% of enrollment, in Lebanon, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Central Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lebanon?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Lebanon, 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 Lebanon on the city page.
What other schools are in Lebanon Community School Corp?
Besides Central Elementary School, Lebanon Community School Corp also operates Lebanon Senior High School (1,070 students), Lebanon Middle School (849 students), and Perry Worth Elementary School (601 students). See the Lebanon Community School Corp district page for the complete list.