- Enrollment
- 1,502
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pendleton, IN
East Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181044002167
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Pendleton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 33.9%
- free-lunch eligible
East Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Pendleton, IN.
School address
District: South Madison Com Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181044002167 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-84 students YoY
East Elementary School shrank from 755 students in 2022-23 to 671 in 2023-24 (-11.1%).
Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 42.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-84 students YoY 181044002167 · Pendleton, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
687 enr · 17.6:1 · 33.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Pendleton Heights High School (1,502 students)
East Elementary School shrank from 755 students in 2022-23 to 671 in 2023-24 (-11.1%). Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 42.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
East Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pendleton Heig
Pendleton Heights High School
1,502 students
- Pendleton Elem
Pendleton Elementary School
893 students
- Maple Ridge El
Maple Ridge Elementary School
858 students
- Pendleton Heig
Pendleton Heights Middle School
730 students
- This school
East Elementary School
687 students
What this shows East Elementary School reports 687 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Elementary School compares
East 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.9% | ▼ 32% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 687 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
687
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Indiana - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.1%
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
$10,980
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 687 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.6%
Two or More 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.0, East Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Madison Com Sch Corp reports $10,980 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pendleton Heights High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pendleton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Ridge Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pendleton Heights Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 858
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~687 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Elementary School
How many students attend East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has 687 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pendleton, IN. CCD year-over-year: 755 (2022-23) → 671 (2023-24), down 84.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Elementary School?
33.9% of students at East Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Elementary School is White at 92.6% of enrollment, in Pendleton, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 East Elementary School rank among public schools in Pendleton?
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Pendleton, 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 Pendleton on the city page.
What other schools are in South Madison Com Sch Corp?
Besides East Elementary School, South Madison Com Sch Corp also operates Pendleton Heights High School (1,502 students), Pendleton Elementary School (893 students), and Maple Ridge Elementary School (858 students). See the South Madison Com Sch Corp district page for the complete list.