Enrollment
264
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Early Learning Center-George Earle compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Early Learning Center-George Earle
Early Learning Center-George Earle is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hobart, Indiana, enrolling 264 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.9:1 is larger than about 86% of Indiana schools and 19% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.4% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 264 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 292 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #173.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 264 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
School City of Hobart also operates Hobart High School (1,320 students) and Hobart Middle School (905 students) alongside Early Learning Center-George Earle.
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 Early Learning Center-George Earle compares
Early Learning Center-George Earle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,157
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School City of Hobart, which includes Early Learning Center-George Earle.
$11,157
Per student
-8%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 60.4%
Federal 10.5%
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 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
- 1,320
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~264 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Early Learning Center-George Earle a good school?
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. 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 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.
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