Enrollment
500
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 181023001637
Churubusco Elementary School — Churubusco, IN
Federal NCES profile for Churubusco Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Smith-Green Community Schools · Indiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Churubusco Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Churubusco Elementary School reports 500 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 34.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% below the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 10% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 27.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 44% below the Indiana average and 46% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 500 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Smith-Green Community Schools spends $13,131 per pupil district-wide, below the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 36.9% from local sources (property taxes), 59.5% from the state, and 3.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Churubusco Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Indiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 11% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.8% | ▼ 44% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 58% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
27.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 44% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
— 11% below state mean
Top 33% in Indiana — lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,131
per pupil, district-wide
— below Indiana avg of $14,559
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 500 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 500 Top 58% in Indiana — larger than 42% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Students per teacher 14.3:1 -11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 27.8% -44% vs state
NCES ID 181023001637
Student demographics
White 92.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 500:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 9
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Smith-Green Community Schools, which includes Churubusco Elementary School.
$13,131
Per student
-10%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 36.9%
State 59.5%
Federal 3.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
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Frequently asked questions about Churubusco Elementary School
How many students attend Churubusco Elementary School?
Churubusco Elementary School has 500 students enrolled. It is a other school in Churubusco, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Churubusco Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Churubusco Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 11% lower than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Churubusco Elementary School?
27.8% of students at Churubusco Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Churubusco Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Churubusco Elementary School is White at 92.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Churubusco, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Churubusco Elementary School?
Churubusco Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.