Enrollment
287
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · College Corner, IN
College Corner Union Elem School
Federal NCES profile for College Corner Union Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181161001870
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
College Corner Union Elem School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 42.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 287
- students enrolled
College Corner Union Elem School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Union Co/Clg Corner Joint Sch Dist · Indiana
NCES ID 181161001870 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How College Corner Union Elem School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at College Corner Union Elem School
College Corner Union Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in College Corner, Indiana, enrolling 287 students.
At 15.1:1, 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 42.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 287 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 338 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #265, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Union Co/Clg Corner Joint Sch Dist also operates Liberty Elementary School (367 students) and Union County High School (337 students) alongside College Corner Union Elem 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 College Corner Union Elem School compares
College Corner Union Elem 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.3% | ▼ 15% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 287 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
287
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Indiana - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.4%
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
$12,508
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 95.1%
Two or More 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 95.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.5, College Corner Union Elem School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Union Co/Clg Corner Joint Sch Dist, which includes College Corner Union Elem School.
$12,508
Per student
+4%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.2%
State 51.0%
Federal 16.8%
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 College Corner Union Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Union County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to College Corner Union Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar elementary 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 (~287 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about College Corner Union Elem School
How many students attend College Corner Union Elem School?
College Corner Union Elem School has 287 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in College Corner, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at College Corner Union Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at College Corner Union Elem School is 15.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 4% 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 College Corner Union Elem School?
42.3% of students at College Corner Union Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of College Corner Union Elem School?
The largest demographic group at College Corner Union Elem School is White at 95.1% of enrollment, in College Corner, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for College Corner Union Elem School?
College Corner Union Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 College Corner Union Elem School a good school?
College Corner Union Elem School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Union Co/Clg Corner Joint Sch Dist?
Besides College Corner Union Elem School, Union Co/Clg Corner Joint Sch Dist also operates Liberty Elementary School (367 students), Union County High School (337 students), and Union County Middle School (287 students). See the Union Co/Clg Corner Joint Sch Dist district page for the complete list.
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