Enrollment
253
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Claypool, IN
Claypool Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Claypool Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181242002468
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Claypool Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 95% of Indiana schools.
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 65.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 253
- students enrolled
Claypool Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Warsaw Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181242002468 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Claypool Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Claypool Elementary School
Claypool Elementary School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Claypool, Indiana, enrolling 253 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.1:1, Claypool Elementary School is leaner than roughly 95% of Indiana schools and 36% under the state's 15.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 253 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 196 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #172, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 38/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Warsaw Community Schools also operates Warsaw Community High School (2,077 students) and Leesburg Elementary School (567 students) alongside Claypool 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 Claypool Elementary School compares
Claypool 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 36% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.3% | ▲ 32% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 253 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
253
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 5% in Indiana - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,957
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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 76.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, Claypool Elementary School is about as mixed as the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Warsaw Community Schools, which includes Claypool Elementary School.
$10,957
Per student
-9%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.0%
State 57.8%
Federal 9.2%
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 Claypool Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warsaw Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leesburg Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Claypool Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~253 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Claypool Elementary School
How many students attend Claypool Elementary School?
Claypool Elementary School has 253 students enrolled. It is a public school in Claypool, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Claypool Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Claypool Elementary School is 10.1:1, which is 36% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 36% 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 Claypool Elementary School?
65.3% of students at Claypool Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Claypool Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Claypool Elementary School is White at 76.3% of enrollment, in Claypool, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Claypool Elementary School?
Claypool Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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).
Is Claypool Elementary School a good school?
Claypool Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 95% of Indiana schools. 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 Warsaw Community Schools?
Besides Claypool Elementary School, Warsaw Community Schools also operates Warsaw Community High School (2,077 students), Leesburg Elementary School (567 students), and Lakeview Middle School (545 students). See the Warsaw Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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