Enrollment
323
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Converse, IN
Converse Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Converse Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180834001428
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Converse Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Converse · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 37.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Converse Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Converse Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Converse, IN.
School address
District: Oak Hill United School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180834001428 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Converse Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Converse Elementary School
Converse Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Converse, Indiana, enrolling 323 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 323 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.
Against 379 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #244.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
13.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Oak Hill United School Corp also operates Oak Hill High School (528 students) and Swayzee Elementary School (248 students) alongside Converse 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 Converse Elementary School compares
Converse 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.3% | ▼ 25% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 323 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
323
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Indiana - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,152
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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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 88.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.1, Converse Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oak Hill United School Corp, which includes Converse Elementary School.
$11,152
Per student
-8%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.5%
State 61.2%
Federal 11.3%
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 Converse Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Swayzee Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Hill Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sweetser Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Converse Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~323 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Converse Elementary School
How many students attend Converse Elementary School?
Converse Elementary School has 323 students enrolled. It is a public school in Converse, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Converse Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Converse Elementary School is 14:1, which is 12% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% 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 Converse Elementary School?
37.3% of students at Converse Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Converse Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Converse Elementary School is White at 88.5% of enrollment, in Converse, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Converse Elementary School?
Converse Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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).
How does Converse Elementary School rank among public schools in Converse?
By Resource Investment Index, Converse Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Converse, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Converse on the city page.
Is Converse Elementary School a good school?
Converse Elementary School earns 47/100 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 Oak Hill United School Corp?
Besides Converse Elementary School, Oak Hill United School Corp also operates Oak Hill High School (528 students), Swayzee Elementary School (248 students), and Oak Hill Junior High School (234 students). See the Oak Hill United School Corp district page for the complete list.
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