Enrollment
512
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Delaware Trail Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Delaware Trail Elementary School
Delaware Trail Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Brownsburg, Indiana, enrolling 512 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 25.7% free-meal eligibility runs 48% below the Indiana average.
With 512 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 364 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #195.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 512 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Brownsburg's elementary schools, it stands alongside Cardinal Elementary School (650 students): Delaware Trail Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.2:1 vs 18.6:1).
Brownsburg Community School Corp also operates Brownsburg High School (3,355 students) and Brownsburg West Middle School (1,291 students) alongside Delaware Trail 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 Delaware Trail Elementary School compares
Delaware Trail 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,881
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brownsburg Community School Corp, which includes Delaware Trail Elementary School.
$10,881
Per student
-10%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.9%
State 57.0%
Federal 7.1%
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 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
- 3,355
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
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 (~512 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Delaware Trail Elementary School a good school?
Delaware Trail 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 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.
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