Enrollment
339
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Elementary School
Central Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Lebanon, Indiana, enrolling 339 students.
At 15.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.9% free-meal eligibility runs 50% below the Indiana average.
Enrollment of 339 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 224 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #88.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Lebanon's elementary schools, it stands alongside Perry Worth Elementary School (601 students): Central Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.4:1 vs 23.1:1).
Lebanon Community School Corp also operates Lebanon Senior High School (1,070 students) and Lebanon Middle School (849 students) alongside Central 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 Central Elementary School compares
Central 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,443
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lebanon Community School Corp, which includes Central Elementary School.
$12,443
Per student
+3%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.1%
State 48.7%
Federal 12.2%
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 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
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~339 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Central Elementary School a good school?
Central Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 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.
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