Enrollment
473
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eastern Pulaski Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eastern Pulaski Elementary School
Eastern Pulaski Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Winamac, Indiana, enrolling 473 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 45.9% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 473 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 582 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #251.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Eastern Pulaski Community Sch Corp also operates Winamac Community High School (345 students) and Winamac Community Middle School (239 students) alongside Eastern Pulaski Elementary School.
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 Eastern Pulaski Elementary School compares
Eastern Pulaski Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,308
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eastern Pulaski Community Sch Corp, which includes Eastern Pulaski Elementary School.
$11,308
Per student
-6%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.3%
State 56.4%
Federal 18.3%
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 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
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- 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 (~473 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Winamac on the city page.
Is Eastern Pulaski Elementary School a good school?
Eastern Pulaski Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 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.
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