- Enrollment
- 1,320
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hobart, IN
Early Learning Center-George Earle
Federal NCES profile for Early Learning Center-George Earle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180459000772
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Learning Center-George Earle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #6 of 9
- public schools in Hobart · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 53.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Early Learning Center-George Earle has class sizes larger than 86% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Learning Center-George Earle ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Hobart, IN.
School address
District: School City of Hobart · Indiana
NCES ID 180459000772 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Early Learning Center-George Earle held near 304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 180459000772 · Hobart, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
264 enr · 18.9:1 · 53.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Hobart High School (1,320 students)
Early Learning Center-George Earle held near 304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Early Learning Center-George Earle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hobart High Sc
Hobart High School
1,320 students
- Hobart Middle
Hobart Middle School
905 students
- Veterans Eleme
Veterans Elementary School at Mundell
594 students
- Joan Martin El 497
Joan Martin Elementary School
497 students
- Liberty Elemen 398
Liberty Elementary School
398 students
- This school 264
Early Learning Center-George Earle
264 students
What this shows Early Learning Center-George Earle reports 264 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early Learning Center-George Earle compares
Early Learning Center-George Earle 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 19% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.4% | ▲ 8% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
264
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 86% in Indiana - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,086
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 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.9%
Hispanic or Latino 31.1%
Two or More 8.7%
African American 7.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Early Learning Center-George Earle is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School City of Hobart reports $12,086 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Early Learning Center-George Earle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hobart Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Veterans Elementary School at Mundell | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joan Martin Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early Learning Center-George Earle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 905
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~264 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Learning Center-George Earle
How many students attend Early Learning Center-George Earle?
Early Learning Center-George Earle has 264 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hobart, IN. CCD year-over-year: 307 (2022-23) → 304 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Center-George Earle?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Center-George Earle is 18.9:1, which is 19% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early Learning Center-George Earle?
53.4% of students at Early Learning Center-George Earle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Learning Center-George Earle?
The largest demographic group at Early Learning Center-George Earle is White at 51.9% of enrollment, in Hobart, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Learning Center-George Earle?
Early Learning Center-George Earle 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 Early Learning Center-George Earle rank among public schools in Hobart?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Learning Center-George Earle ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Hobart, 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 Hobart on the city page.
What other schools are in School City of Hobart?
Besides Early Learning Center-George Earle, School City of Hobart also operates Hobart High School (1,320 students), Hobart Middle School (905 students), and Veterans Elementary School at Mundell (594 students). See the School City of Hobart district page for the complete list.