- Enrollment
- 1,202
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Columbia City, IN
Coesse School
Federal NCES profile for Coesse School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180228001871
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coesse School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Columbia City · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 34.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Coesse School has class sizes larger than 82% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coesse School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Columbia City, IN.
School address
District: Whitley County Con Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180228001871 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Coesse School grew from 271 students in 2022-23 to 301 in 2023-24 (+11.1%).
Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 23.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 180228001871 · Columbia City, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
291 enr · 18.2:1 · 34.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia City High School (1,202 students)
Coesse School grew from 271 students in 2022-23 to 301 in 2023-24 (+11.1%). Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 23.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Coesse School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbia City
Columbia City High School
1,202 students
- Indian Springs
Indian Springs Middle School
797 students
- Little Turtle
Little Turtle Elementary School
583 students
- Northern Heigh
Northern Heights Elementary School
504 students
- Mary Raber Ele 297
Mary Raber Elementary School
297 students
- This school 291
Coesse School
291 students
What this shows Coesse School reports 291 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coesse School compares
Coesse School is a growing 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.7% | ▼ 30% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 82% in Indiana - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,015
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 2.7%
Largest group: White at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.1, Coesse School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Whitley County Con Schools reports $10,015 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coesse School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Indian Springs Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Little Turtle Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northern Heights Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mary Raber Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coesse School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Columbia City
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~291 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coesse School
How many students attend Coesse School?
Coesse School has 291 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Columbia City, IN. CCD year-over-year: 271 (2022-23) → 301 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coesse School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coesse School is 18.2:1, which is 14% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Coesse School?
34.7% of students at Coesse School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coesse School?
The largest demographic group at Coesse School is White at 91.4% of enrollment, in Columbia City, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coesse School?
Coesse School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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).
How does Coesse School rank among elementary schools in Columbia City?
By Resource Investment Index, Coesse School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Columbia City, 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 Columbia City on the city page.
What other schools are in Whitley County Con Schools?
Besides Coesse School, Whitley County Con Schools also operates Columbia City High School (1,202 students), Indian Springs Middle School (797 students), and Little Turtle Elementary School (583 students). See the Whitley County Con Schools district page for the complete list.