- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Greentown, IN
Eastern Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Eastern Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180315000412
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastern Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Greentown · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 37.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastern Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Greentown, IN.
School address
District: Eastern Howard School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180315000412 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Eastern Elementary School shrank from 770 students in 2022-23 to 728 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE held 39.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 180315000412 · Greentown, IN Other · MID · TRAD
727 enr · 18.6:1 · 37.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastern High School (497 students)
Eastern Elementary School shrank from 770 students in 2022-23 to 728 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE held 39.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Eastern Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Eastern Elementary School
727 students
- Eastern High S
Eastern High School
497 students
- Eastern Middle
Eastern Middle School
379 students
What this shows Eastern Elementary School reports 727 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eastern Elementary School compares
Eastern 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 17% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.4% | ▼ 24% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 727 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
727
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in Indiana - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.4%
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
$10,726
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 727 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.0%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.6, Eastern Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eastern Howard School Corporation reports $10,726 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eastern Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastern Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastern Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- 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 (~727 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eastern Elementary School
How many students attend Eastern Elementary School?
Eastern Elementary School has 727 students enrolled. It is a public school in Greentown, IN. CCD year-over-year: 770 (2022-23) → 728 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastern Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastern Elementary School is 18.6:1, which is 17% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eastern Elementary School?
37.4% of students at Eastern Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastern Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Eastern Elementary School is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Greentown, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastern Elementary School?
Eastern Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Eastern Elementary School rank among public schools in Greentown?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Greentown, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Eastern Howard School Corporation?
Besides Eastern Elementary School, Eastern Howard School Corporation also operates Eastern High School (497 students) and Eastern Middle School (379 students). See the Eastern Howard School Corporation district page for the complete list.