- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Converse Elementary School held near 331 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.3 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 180834001428 · Converse, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
323 enr · 14:1 · 37.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Hill High School (528 students)
Converse Elementary School held near 331 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.3 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Converse Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Hill High
Oak Hill High School
528 students
- This school
Converse Elementary School
323 students
- Swayzee Elemen
Swayzee Elementary School
248 students
- Oak Hill Junio
Oak Hill Junior High School
234 students
- Sweetser Eleme 200
Sweetser Elementary School
200 students
What this shows Converse Elementary School reports 323 students on the CCD universe file.
How Converse Elementary School compares
Converse Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,396
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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
District finance for Oak Hill United School Corp reports $10,396 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~323 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 330 (2022-23) → 331 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.