- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winamac, IN
Eastern Pulaski Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Eastern Pulaski Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180711001204
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastern Pulaski Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Winamac · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 45.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastern Pulaski Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern Pulaski Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Winamac, IN.
School address
District: Eastern Pulaski Community Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180711001204 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Eastern Pulaski Elementary School shrank from 510 students in 2022-23 to 466 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.3 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 180711001204 · Winamac, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
473 enr · 13.9:1 · 45.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Winamac Community High School (345 students)
Eastern Pulaski Elementary School shrank from 510 students in 2022-23 to 466 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE lost 34.3 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Eastern Pulaski Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Eastern Pulaski Elementary School
473 students
- Winamac Commun
Winamac Community High School
345 students
- Winamac Commun
Winamac Community Middle School
239 students
What this shows Eastern Pulaski Elementary School reports 473 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eastern Pulaski Elementary School compares
Eastern Pulaski 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.9% | ▼ 7% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 473 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
473
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in Indiana - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.3%
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
$12,470
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
8
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.4, Eastern Pulaski Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eastern Pulaski Community Sch Corp reports $12,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eastern Pulaski Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winamac Community High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winamac Community Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastern Pulaski Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- 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 (~473 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eastern Pulaski Elementary School
How many students attend Eastern Pulaski Elementary School?
Eastern Pulaski Elementary School has 473 students enrolled. It is a public school in Winamac, IN. CCD year-over-year: 510 (2022-23) → 466 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastern Pulaski Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastern Pulaski Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 13% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% 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 Eastern Pulaski Elementary School?
45.9% of students at Eastern Pulaski Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastern Pulaski Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Eastern Pulaski Elementary School is White at 87.7% of enrollment, in Winamac, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastern Pulaski Elementary School?
Eastern Pulaski Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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).
How does Eastern Pulaski Elementary School rank among public schools in Winamac?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern Pulaski Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Winamac, 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 Pulaski Community Sch Corp?
Besides Eastern Pulaski Elementary School, Eastern Pulaski Community Sch Corp also operates Winamac Community High School (345 students) and Winamac Community Middle School (239 students). See the Eastern Pulaski Community Sch Corp district page for the complete list.