- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Demotte, IN
Demotte Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Demotte Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180528000932
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Demotte Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 45.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 596
- students enrolled
Demotte Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Kankakee Valley School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180528000932 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Demotte Elementary School held near 600 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 180528000932 · Demotte, IN Other · MID · TRAD
596 enr · 15.3:1 · 45.4% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Kankakee Valley High School (976 students)
Demotte Elementary School held near 600 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Demotte Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kankakee Valle
Kankakee Valley High School
976 students
- Kankakee Valle
Kankakee Valley Middle School
728 students
- This school
Demotte Elementary School
596 students
- Kankakee Valle
Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch
469 students
- Wheatfield Ele 324
Wheatfield Elementary School
324 students
What this shows Demotte Elementary School reports 596 students on the CCD universe file.
How Demotte Elementary School compares
Demotte 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.4% | ▼ 8% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 596 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
596
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in Indiana - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.1%
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
$11,668
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
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.5, Demotte Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kankakee Valley School Corp reports $11,668 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Demotte Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kankakee Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kankakee Valley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wheatfield Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Demotte Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~596 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Demotte Elementary School
How many students attend Demotte Elementary School?
Demotte Elementary School has 596 students enrolled. It is a public school in Demotte, IN. CCD year-over-year: 593 (2022-23) → 600 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Demotte Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Demotte Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 4% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 3% 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 Demotte Elementary School?
45.4% of students at Demotte Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Demotte Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Demotte Elementary School is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Demotte, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Demotte Elementary School?
Demotte Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Kankakee Valley School Corp?
Besides Demotte Elementary School, Kankakee Valley School Corp also operates Kankakee Valley High School (976 students), Kankakee Valley Middle School (728 students), and Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch (469 students). See the Kankakee Valley School Corp district page for the complete list.