- Enrollment
- 1,953
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chandler, IN
Chandler Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chandler Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181239001979
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chandler Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 495
- students enrolled
Chandler Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Warrick County School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181239001979 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Chandler Elementary School shrank from 575 students in 2022-23 to 532 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 181239001979 · Chandler, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
495 enr · 14.6:1 · 50.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Castle High School (1,953 students)
Chandler Elementary School shrank from 575 students in 2022-23 to 532 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Chandler Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Castle High Sc
Castle High School
1,953 students
- John H Castle
John H Castle Elementary School
965 students
- Boonville High
Boonville High School
892 students
- Castle North M 758
Castle North Middle School
758 students
- Sharon Element 724
Sharon Elementary School
724 students
- This school 495
Chandler Elementary School
495 students
What this shows Chandler Elementary School reports 495 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chandler Elementary School compares
Chandler 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▲ 3% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 495 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
495
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 41% in Indiana - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.3%
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
$11,885
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 495 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.8%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Chandler Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Warrick County School Corp reports $11,885 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chandler Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John H Castle Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boonville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Castle North Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sharon Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chandler Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~495 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chandler Elementary School
How many students attend Chandler Elementary School?
Chandler Elementary School has 495 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chandler, IN. CCD year-over-year: 575 (2022-23) → 532 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chandler Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chandler Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 8% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 7% 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 Chandler Elementary School?
50.8% of students at Chandler Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chandler Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chandler Elementary School is White at 81.8% of enrollment, in Chandler, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chandler Elementary School?
Chandler Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Warrick County School Corp?
Besides Chandler Elementary School, Warrick County School Corp also operates Castle High School (1,953 students), John H Castle Elementary School (965 students), and Boonville High School (892 students). See the Warrick County School Corp district page for the complete list.