Enrollment
500
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Churubusco, IN
Churubusco Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Churubusco Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181023001637
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Churubusco Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 27.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 500
- students enrolled
Churubusco Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Smith-Green Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181023001637 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-8% 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
What stands out at Churubusco Elementary School
Churubusco Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Churubusco, Indiana, enrolling 500 students.
At 14.7:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 500 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 406 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #367, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 500 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Among Churubusco's public schools, it stands alongside Churubusco Jr-Sr High School (603 students): Churubusco Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.7:1 vs 15.1:1).
Its district, Smith-Green Community Schools, also runs Churubusco Jr-Sr High School (603 students).
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 Churubusco Elementary School compares
Churubusco 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.8% | ▼ 44% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 42% | - | - |
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.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
14.7:1
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.
Funding equity
$10,202
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 14.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.8, Churubusco 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 Smith-Green Community Schools, which includes Churubusco Elementary School.
$10,202
Per student
-16%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Churubusco Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churubusco Jr-Sr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Churubusco Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Churubusco
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~500 students)
Next steps
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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 public school in Churubusco, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Churubusco Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Churubusco 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 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% of enrollment, in Churubusco, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Churubusco Elementary School?
Churubusco Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Churubusco Elementary School a good school?
Churubusco Elementary School earns 37/100 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 Smith-Green Community Schools?
Besides Churubusco Elementary School, Smith-Green Community Schools also operates Churubusco Jr-Sr High School (603 students). See the Smith-Green Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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