- Enrollment
- 3,355
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brownsburg, IN
Delaware Trail Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Delaware Trail Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180102001567
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Delaware Trail Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Brownsburg · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 25.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Delaware Trail Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Delaware Trail Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Brownsburg, IN.
School address
District: Brownsburg Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180102001567 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-101 students YoY
Delaware Trail Elementary School shrank from 600 students in 2022-23 to 499 in 2023-24 (-16.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.6 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-101 students YoY 180102001567 · Brownsburg, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
512 enr · 14.2:1 · 25.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Brownsburg High School (3,355 students)
Delaware Trail Elementary School shrank from 600 students in 2022-23 to 499 in 2023-24 (-16.8%). Teacher FTE lost 36.6 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Delaware Trail Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brownsburg Hig
Brownsburg High School
3,355 students
- Brownsburg Wes 1,291
Brownsburg West Middle School
1,291 students
- Brownsburg Eas 1,198
Brownsburg East Middle School
1,198 students
- Cardinal Eleme 650
Cardinal Elementary School
650 students
- Brown Elementa 555
Brown Elementary School
555 students
- This school 512
Delaware Trail Elementary School
512 students
What this shows Delaware Trail Elementary School reports 512 students on the CCD universe file.
How Delaware Trail Elementary School compares
Delaware Trail Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.7% | ▼ 48% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 36% in Indiana - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.7%
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
$12,426
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 512 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.1%
African American 17.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Delaware Trail Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brownsburg Community School Corp reports $12,426 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Delaware Trail Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brownsburg West Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brownsburg East Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cardinal Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brown Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Delaware Trail Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,198
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Brownsburg
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cardinal Elementary School
Standard public school
650 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Brown Elementary School
Standard public school
555 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Reagan Elementary School
Standard public school
554 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
540 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Eagle Elementary School
Standard public school
539 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
White Lick Elementary School
Standard public school
473 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~512 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Delaware Trail Elementary School
How many students attend Delaware Trail Elementary School?
Delaware Trail Elementary School has 512 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brownsburg, IN. CCD year-over-year: 600 (2022-23) → 499 (2023-24), down 101.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delaware Trail Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Delaware Trail Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 11% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% 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 Delaware Trail Elementary School?
25.7% of students at Delaware Trail Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Delaware Trail Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Delaware Trail Elementary School is White at 61.1% of enrollment, in Brownsburg, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Delaware Trail Elementary School?
Delaware Trail Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Delaware Trail Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Brownsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Delaware Trail Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Brownsburg, 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 Brownsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Brownsburg Community School Corp?
Besides Delaware Trail Elementary School, Brownsburg Community School Corp also operates Brownsburg High School (3,355 students), Brownsburg West Middle School (1,291 students), and Brownsburg East Middle School (1,198 students). See the Brownsburg Community School Corp district page for the complete list.